Take a Retirement Test Drive

Take a Retirement Test Drive

When we think about retirement, we often focus on financial readiness. But an equally important aspect is how you’ll spend your time. Without the structure of a job, it’s essential to have a plan for how you’ll spend your time. One way to prepare is to test-drive your...
Who Was Your First Financial Advisor?

Who Was Your First Financial Advisor?

When we think of financial advisors, we often think of people in suits with charts and financial plans. But our first “financial advisor” is usually someone closer to home—a parent or friend who influenced our money mindsets. While they didn’t provide professional...
Keep Politics Out of Your Portfolio

Keep Politics Out of Your Portfolio

The U.S. Presidential election is dominating news cycles, and as an investor, it’s easy to let political fervor influence your investment decisions. However, maintaining a clear boundary between politics and your portfolio is crucial for long-term financial success....
Social Media’s Impact on Your Money Mindset

Social Media’s Impact on Your Money Mindset

There are a variety of viewpoints on how social media influences our society – both good and bad. After all, some people are spending hours a day on these platforms and we need to be aware of their impact. From our vantage point, we’re paying close attention to...
Keeping Your Financial Accounts Cyber-Secure

Keeping Your Financial Accounts Cyber-Secure

Cybercrime is on the rise everywhere. In fact, global losses due to cybercrime climbed from $600 billion in 2018 to $1 trillion in 2020. That’s enough to make anyone concerned about the security of their financial accounts. But you don’t have to feel helpless against...