As a CPA myself, I often wonder if your occupation and career should be considered when setting an investing strategy. While many people expect CPAs to be financial experts, we all too many times make the same mistakes as those less financially savvy. Whether our nature causes us to be too conservative with our investments …
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We have all been there before. On this particular day, all of the media and especially the financial TV stations are blasting headlines and alerts that the DOW and S&P 500 are down a record amount, and billions of dollars in value has been wiped from investors’ portfolios. Perhaps, specials will air on CNBC outlining …
Even though I started investing in my Roth IRA when I began my first “real job” in 2015, I just recently started tracking my performance. While index funds comprise my Roth 401(k)s, HSAs, and other accounts, my Roth IRA portfolio consists of individual stocks. As I have gotten more serious about my financial journey over …
We all have preconceived notions or opinions about debt. Whether debt is poisonous to our finances and the source of our money stresses or acts as a fertilizer and financial tool often depends on how dept is employed. Whether you enjoy the stress-free lifestyle that living debt-free brings or you have no issues using debt …
Let’s face it – even if you are a seasoned investor, you probably look over your shoulder and wonder when the next market plunge will be and how you can be prepared. If you have not invested through a tumultuous market, you may not yet know the sinking feeling of losing a large percentage of …
Deciding to take the leap and invest for your long-term future is one of the best decisions to make to build a life of financial independence. However, with so many options and methods to invest, deciding how to put your money to work becomes a difficult decision to make. Whether you are a fan of …
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Whether you only have pennies to your name or millions in the bank, rearing financially successful children is an attainable goal that virtually every parent should strive to see come to fruition. With the headlines in the news surrounding wealth inequality, many people have been persuaded to think that amassing wealth through innovation, entrepreneurship, or …
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Money Mistakes Parents Make For many parents, providing the best possible life for their children embodies their main goal in life. After all, every parent’s dream is for their child to grow up and become successful adults. For many families, too much money is spent at the expense of the parent’s future in an effort …
Perhaps, most Americans underestimate the incredible value proposition that Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can offer. For those that have qualified High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) which typically consists of a $1,350 annual deductible for individuals and $2,700 deductible for families, HSAs provide a means to save and invest for any future out of pocket medical expenses. …
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