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College as an Investment, Not an Expense

Why should we look at college as an investment rather than an expense? The earlier you start, the easier it is when it comes time to go to college.

College Savings Plans: Then and Now

I went to college a long time ago, back before the invention of the 529 College Savings Plan. In fact, I had already been enrolled at Michigan State University…

Happy 529 College Savings Day

May 29th is 529 College Savings Day, a unified push by many states to increase awareness of the tax-advantaged college savings plans known as 529’s.

Create a Plan to Manage Income in Retirement

By K. Bridget Schneider, CFP®, CRPC®The shift from saving for retirement to taking income in retirement can be a tricky proposition. You may feel comfortable enough to retire when your retirement savings reaches a certain level. However, that may not be...

The Relationship Between Wealth and Health

By Joe Globensky, RFC®In recent years, there has been a renewed emphasis on the relationship between wealth and health. Various studies have shown that the relationship is a gradient, meaning there are discrepancies at every level of the economic ladder. ...

Financial Planning Tips to Consider Now

By K. Bridget Schneider, CFP®, CRPC®The S&P 500 reached its peak in mid-February of this year, and investors were feeling good about their account values. However, in the following weeks that good feeling began to disappear. Concerns of a pandemic...

Ways to Cope with a Significant Market Downturn

On March 12, 2020, the S&P 500 entered a bear market for the first time in 11 years. And this bear market could go down as one of the most severe in history given how quickly it occurred after reaching a new high in mid-February. But this is not the first bear market we have experienced, nor will it be the last.

5 Ways to Keep Your Personal Data Safe

By Joe Globensky, RFC®Hopefully I don’t have to tell you how important it is to keep your personal data safe. Whether it’s your social security or bank account numbers, information from your driver’s license, or items that can be pulled from your social...