Every family is a little different, and that’s what makes families so beautiful! One common family structure is the blended family, which is a family that includes a couple and their children from previous relationships. Because these family structures are becoming more popular, it’s important to recognize blended families, especially when it comes to financial…
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How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals
How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them? Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions and strong willpower.1 Sometimes, that’s because we’re setting unattainable goals. Other times, we’re missing the big picture and setting our goals with blinders on.2 Either…
Deciding When To Take Social Security
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits. Making the right decision for you can have a meaningful impact on your financial income in retirement. Before considering how personal circumstances and objectives may play into your decision, it may be helpful to preface that discussion…
What does “Wealth” Mean to You?
In our client meetings, the term “wealth” is often tossed around somewhat loosely. We talk about building wealth, managing wealth, enhancing wealth, and preserving wealth as if the concepts are universally understood. But what exactly is wealth? It’s such a vague term that every person has a slightly different meaning. That’s why we need to…
Investment Strategy: Where You Are Now vs. Where You’re Headed
From CEOs to athletes, most people striving for a certain level of performance are constantly assessing where they are and where they want to be. Regularly checking in helps them decide if they’re effectively using all their resources. Sure, it may seem OK to overshoot a goal, but if resources are used in the wrong…
CAN YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (NUA) STRATEGY?
Many companies offer employer-issued stock as a benefit, in addition to other compensation and benefits. But what happens if you leave a job that offered you employer-issued stock or if you experience another triggering life event (such as turning 59½)? That’s where net unrealized appreciation (NUA) strategies come in. There are a few favorable rules…
Becoming a Financially Savvy Single Mother
Raising children without a partner is an enormous challenge—emotionally, physically, and especially financially. Overwhelmed by the work involved in earning a living and caring for children, single mothers can sometimes feel they will never be able to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. But even if you are a single parent on a…