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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Use these basic principles to calculate your retirement number, find out if you're on track with saving, learn what to watch out for in your planning, and take your next steps to develop a clearer vision for your financial future and the timeline to get there.
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Marriage & Money - Part I
According to some statistics, couples argue about money more than anything else. If that's you, then putting some focused effort into your finances could literally save your marriage. Here's how...
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Make the Most of Your Windfall
Both thrilling and daunting, a windfall is an opportunity to reshape your financial future. Here's an ordered look at what you should do.
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What Should I Do with My Old 401k?
Many people forget to do something with their old 401k and end up doing nothing. Let's look at the options to help you make better choices.
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Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA
Hello again! I am back this week to go into a little more detail on why I usually recommend a Roth vs Traditional IRA for most people.
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How to Prioritize Your Retirement Contributions
Many people think that if they just max out their 401(k), they will be set when it comes time for retirement. But I think you can do better.
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How Much College Can You Afford?
This is the question the fine folks at Lowcountry Parent know you want an answer to. They posed it to me, along with several others, for...
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The Money Checklist: Phase 3
If you’re a money nerd like me, this is where all the fun is. Your foundation is laid and the basics are behind you, so now you get to dream
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The Money Checklist: Phase 2
This week we're moving on to Phase 2, Debt, Retirement, & College. Even if you're still working through the first phase, keep reading... thi
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The Money Checklist | A Financial Plan to Follow - Phase 1
Financial Plan | What you Should Do Step by Step | This 3-part series takes you from the basics to the advanced.
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How Long Should I Keep My Tax Returns?
I was surprised that the answer wasn’t necessarily the 7 years that I expected. Here are the 7 guiding principles to help you determine the
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It's a Risky Business
What does forecasting future market conditions mean for a long-term investor? Even those who know better can be at risk.
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How to Know If You're Saving Enough
Am I saving enough? Here's the rule of thumb you can use to know if you're saving enough for retirement and other non-budgeted items.
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Personality-Driven Decision-Making
Case studies have shown that investments in health are key to boosting wealth. Healthy people live longer, more productive lives. Another...
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How to Choose a Financial Advisor
Many people who come see us have already had some negative experiences with financial advisors. Whether they were given bad advice, were...
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The True Cost of College
Recently I was honored to be a part of a financial wellness program for a large consulting firm here in Charleston. The average employee...
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Cash Is King
The recent government shutdown has many of us thinking about what we would do if we suddenly weren’t getting paid. If you don’t work for...
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m&m's: chatting about markets & mortgages
My wife, Kristy, has hijacked the blog for a good cause again. Here she is... Well I prefer the chocolate variety of m&m's personally,...
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Marriage & Money - Part IV
"Free Spirits" and Finances sometimes seem like oil and water, but these tips will help you relate better to your "Nerd" so you can flourish together... financially and relationally.
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Marriage & Money - Part III
Talking Nerdy | Check out these tips to help the "Nerd" in your marriage relate better to the "Free Spirit" when it comes to finances so you can flourish as a couple... financially and relationally.
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