“Happiness is only real when shared.” -Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild
Family—in all of its shapes, sizes, jagged edges, smooth surfaces, and warm hearts: moves us, challenges us, and, above all, loves us. The gift of a family can never be underestimated, undeterred, or unfulfilled. For family brings out a new facet of ourselves and can change our outlook on life.
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I love summer, but for us working adults with kids, summer is not always a walk in the park. If you and your spouse both work full time, it requires planning and thinking ahead to keep the kids safe and happy during this season.
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As you grow in your career, buying a house, and continuing to increase the size of your living space is kind of a given.
I’d like to shake that up. I want to empower you with the knowledge that will help you choose the path that is right for you and lend my support along the way – even if that means taking the road less traveled and downsizing your home.
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You know the saying keep your friends close, but your enemies closer? Every person with student debt will totally know what I am talking about.
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Optometrists are among one of the highest growing professional occupations in the United States. Along with many professional fields like primary medicine, pharmaceuticals, and dentistry, optometrists can have a difficult time saving for retirement due to the looming responsibilities of , growing a private practice, and starting a career.
One of the main reasons people fall behind in their savings is that they don’t have a clear plan or know how to start. There can be a lot of uncertainty especially when you are just starting out. I want to help prevent your retirement savings from falling to the back burner. I’ll show you 3 simple ways you can be proactive about saving for your future throughout your career.
Saving money is like running a marathon— it takes discipline, strength, and fortitude to make it to the end. There will be times where you feel you’ve hit the 20-mile wall and other times where you feel invincible. Completing a marathon is all about steady and consistent progress, and that can’t be done without adequate training.
How can you “train” your savings habits? I’d like to show you a few simple steps to get your savings strategy across that finish line.
When it comes to a retirement savings plan, not everyone sees eye to eye. Probably because saving for retirement is really hard, just ask the 50% of Americans who don’t have nearly enough in the bank for smooth sailing into their golden years.
Savings strategies come in many forms and the one taking center stage (or burning it down rather) is the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for financially independent retire early. This movement is taking the financial world by storm, and it’s no wonder with incredible tales of people retiring by 40 with smiling faces and money to spare.
While the idea of retiring early is a popular one, especially among physicians, what are the costs of such a radical strategy? How does the FIRE movement truly operate and why is there such a fervent following?
Life can change in the blink of an eye. You have worked hard to maintain a sound financial profile for you and your family, which is why the assets you have so carefully cultivated should be protected. Insurance exists to cover your expenses when things go wrong: unexpected health issues, untimely deaths, and costly damages.
Insurance needs can change based on new life experiences like starting a family or opening a business. Checking in on your insurance policies should be part of your financial planning routine. Take a look to see if you are up to date on your coverage and how you can better protect yourself and your family in the future.
Many people feel uneasy when it comes to investments due to the cloud of mystery that hovers over it. But investing is not as elusive as people think. It is designed to help you build your wealth over time. Wealth management is not an easy feat for many families, so I am here to share with you 3 ways that investing can broaden your financial horizon. Read More→
Disney’s adaptation of Pocahontas features a song where the young princess years to find adventure around the riverbend. When writing this blog, something about this song struck me. What is around the riverbend? Is there more to life that we can’t see?
We live in a world consumed in the now. As dwellers of the present, sometimes it is tough to see beyond what is right in front of us, and for good reason. The present swirls with responsibilities: bills, errands, work, family, friends all important facets of our lives that keep us swimming in the present. This mindset can also influence the decisions we make with our money.
Money is both a short-term and a long-term need. Right now your primary concern may be buying your first home, moving closer to your family, or starting your own family. Each of these steps in life comes with necessary costs, but it can become easy to get caught up in these expenses and forget about looking long-term. Let’s look at some ways you can start planning for the long-haul and figure out what the riverbend has in store for you.