Owning your own business means you are in control of what retirement accounts you use. The issue is that there are so many options available which can get overwhelming and lead to a lack of action. Let me help you with this. Let’s look at what options you have and why each could be the best for you! 1. Solo…
How To Do ROTH IRA Contributions If Your Income Is Too High
I hear from someone almost weekly who says their income is too high to make contributions to a ROTH IRA. This is a major myth that many people believe, so I felt it was necessary to write this blog post and inform everyone on why this statement is false. These people are not entirely wrong as there are income restrictions…
6 Ways To Invest In Real Estate
I know, I know, I constantly talk about primary homes and how they are NOT GREAT investments, but that is because they aren’t when you live in them (I am saying this based on investment return % after all fees. Buying is better than the alternatives out there, just not a great true investment). However, real estate can be a…
The Most Dangerous Phrases In Personal Finance
When it comes to your finances, you might be your worst enemy. Constantly making poor choices and coming up with justifications for each decision is a formula for disaster. Most people convince themselves that what they are doing is okay. Here are some of the most dangerous phrases people tell themselves that lead to poor financial decisions that you should…
6 Stories of Mistakes People Made Before They Started Working With A Financial Planner
Mistakes can be so costly when it comes to your personal finances. The problem is that most are not intentional, they come from a lack of information or from bad information in general. In this blog post, we are going to look at 5 real life examples of mistakes people were making before they became our client. The interesting part…
Student Loan Update August 31, 2022
I promised to keep you all informed as new information about student loans became available, so here is a much-needed update following last weeks announcement: $10,000 of forgiveness is being granted for those who earn less than $125,000 Graduate loans do count for this (most people did not think they would) That is for singles and rumor has it that…
What Is Passive Income? And Should It Be Your Goal?
It seems as if every millennial’s main goal is to start generating passive income. I get it, who wouldn’t want to make money doing nothing? The idea of passive income sounds and is amazing. In this blog post, we are going to talk about what passive income is and is not, as well as some passive income ideas for you! …
7 Helpful Personal Finance Calculators To Use
Everyday I use various calculators or financial tools to help model different situations, decisions, etc. for my clients. I now realize that most people are unaware of these and know it would be helpful to list them out. Here are my favorite calculators/tools I use! 1. Calculator To Predict Future Value of Investment Accounts Most people have no idea how…
What To Focus On In Your 30’s?
Your 20’s is all about learning, growing, sharpening your skills, and finding the right career path. It’s about saying yes to every opportunity that comes your way. Now your 30’s is completely different… Let’s get into the 8 areas you need to focus on during this period of life! 1. Maximize Your Financial Situation In your 30’s, you want to…
What To Focus On In Your 20’s
You can either F*** around and waste your 20’s, or you can use your 20’s to turbocharge your life. It’s your choice to either look back on these years fondly or with regret. Here are 7 key areas to focus on in your 20’s to make sure you make the most of them (and a story of mine). 1. Focus…