By John Fales, Principal and Director of Financial Planning Starting financial planning early in life has numerous benefits, and the earlier you begin, the more time you have to leverage compounding and build wealth. You don’t have to wait until you have the best job,...
By Marc Shaffer National Infertility Awareness Month and National Infertility Awareness Week are a time to share stories, provide support, and bring awareness to the realities of infertility - both the emotional and financial toll it takes. My wife, Bridgette, and I...
The latest research suggests that divorce rates in the U.S. have been falling in recent decades. Still, many people face the difficult crossroads that comes when their marriage ends.1 Getting a divorce is often a painful, emotional process. Don’t be in such a hurry to...
When planning a wedding, many couples focus on the romance, the ceremony, and the celebrations, but one essential aspect that often gets overlooked is the financial side of marriage. Managing finances as a couple is not only crucial for maintaining a healthy...
One survey found that 35% of couples attribute stress in their relationship to financial issues. This could explain why some experts say financial problems are one of the top reasons marriages fail.1,2 Fortunately, when couples work together to address their finances,...
What is the purpose of estate management? Estate management is about preserving the assets you’ve spent a lifetime building. It’s about protecting your spouse, children, or other heirs and ensuring that your assets are distributed how and when you want them to be....
By Marc C. Shaffer As we plan for our financial future, it's crucial to consider the care required of ourselves and our aging loved ones, which means having a plan for housing beyond a personal home, if the need arises. The decision to move into a senior care...
As financial planners, one tool we discuss with parents is opening a custodial Roth IRA for their minor children. This strategy could provide significant long-term benefits and teach valuable lessons about saving and investing. Let's explore why this might be a smart...
Estate planning is a topic that is commonly ignored. After all, who likes to plan for what happens after they die? Maybe you may have no estate plan in place and don’t know where to start. With this checklist, you will have a better idea of what questions to ask when...
Ever considered writing your own Will? While you can draft a Will on your own, there are plenty of reasons why you may not want to go that route. Most people do it to save money, but they may overlook or forget to take care of some important details – details that...