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Investment Cheat Sheet: Choosing an Investment That Fits You

As a Certified Financial Planner™, one of the most common questions I get is: “What’s the best investment for me?” The truth? Choosing an investment has no one-size-fits-all answer. The “right” investment depends heavily on your goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, and even tax situation. But if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the investment… (read more)

What is a Certified Financial Planner?

Managing your personal finances can be stressful. Are you saving enough for retirement? Will you have enough set aside to help your kids with college expenses? Are you dealing with any debt? Are you confident about your current savings and investment decisions? There are subtleties, legalities, best practices, and changing rules that influence all of… (read more)

Play the Long Game with the Best Savings Account Interest Rates

2023 has put many of us in a ‘Certificate Era’ – with some of the best savings account interest rates in years. In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the subtle differentiation between share certificates and certificates of deposit (you’ll see these abbreviated to “CD”). We’ve explored the benefits and risks of investing in a certificate and pointed… (read more)

Retirement Planning: Roth IRA Conversion

The Roth IRA Conversion Conversation When it comes to retirement planning, you may have heard of a Roth IRA. Roth IRAs are an after-tax account designed for retirement savings. This means that no tax deduction is given for contributions to a Roth IRA. Instead, when funds are withdrawn after age 59 1/2, there are no… (read more)