02 Oct Bucket 2: Personal Escrow Fund
Flat tire on your way to work? Chip a tooth while playing with the kids? Fido needs emergency surgery? They’re not pleasant, but these types of emergencies happen to everyone....
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01 Oct Bucket 1: Emergency Fund
If you lost your job tomorrow, what could you cut from your budget and what could you not live without?...
16 Jul Cause & Effects
Hunger doesn’t take holidays off. And neither do the people who work tirelessly to make a difference in our community....
10 Jun Four Buckets – Investment Strategy
Where do you start when it comes to investing? ...
26 Apr Three Steps to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
Have you been procrastinating on building your retirement fund? ...
07 Apr What Does Retirement Look Like
When thinking about your retirement, it’s okay to dream big. In fact, it’s encouraged! But remember, big dreams require big plans....
08 Mar Make the Most of Your Long Term Care
Costs for a long-term care event can range from $8,000-12,000 per month, and pose the #1 threat to a well-planned retirement. Make sure you're getting the most from your coverage with these three tips from Traci....
26 Jan Different Types of Risk
When you’re talking about investment risk, most people picture market fluctuation. People with low risk tolerance might be more prone to pursue income-focused investments (as opposed to growth-focused investments) in order to avoid as much market fluctuation risk as possible....
20 Dec Why Diversification is a Smart Money Move
Playing games is fun, but not when it comes to your life savings. Timing the market is when you try to predict ups and downs to move in and out of investments. The problem is, it just doesn’t work....
29 Sep Why Timing the Market Doesn’t Work
Investing in the stock market can seem like a roller coaster ride. There are lots of highs and lows. And that can be emotional when your money is at stake....