Do Public Schools Have an Edge Over Homeschool?
In the last couple years, many parents have made the switch from sending their children to public school to homeschooling. While it’s a wonderful option for some, here are a few reasons why public school maintains an edge over homeschooling. Help Foster Independence When they’re younger, school helps a child get comfortable with spending time […]
Help your Kid Open Up About School with These Tips
When your child spends 8+ hours away from you, but has nothing to say about it when they get home from school, that should be cause for concern. Help your child open up about their experiences by utilizing the following tips. Open- Ended Questions If you want to find out how your child’s day was, […]
What Type Of Retirement Is Right For You
Retirement is not a one size fits all situation. Just like everything else in life, there are many options to choose from. You can make a world of difference in your life by knowing what choices. There may be something out there that you have yet to hear of that would be perfect for your […]
All about your 401k
401k accounts are one of the more widely known and commonly used retirement accounts out there. Most employers give their employees the opportunity to open and contribute to a 401k account as part of their benefit package. If you are self-employed and do not employ others you can also opt for a solo 401k account. […]
College Savings Plans
Saving up for college can be daunting. There is so much unknown like what school your kids will choose, the tuition, if a scholarship will be offered… Opening up a college savings account will help ease some of your stress by helping you save for the future and have the ability to invest that money […]
Have A Plan For Retirement
Every stage in life requires a plan to be executed in a way that will benefit you. Before you jump into retirement, you need a couple of plans. One plan is a financial one. When you get to the time in your life that you are done working, you need to be sure that you […]
Dream Rental Homes
A new modern way to enjoy all that your destination has to offer is to live like a local. Vacation rental homes have become a new way for people to enjoy their surroundings and have a true home away from home. If you’ve never rented a vacation home before or are looking for new ideas, […]
Health Care Can Get Tricky as We Age
As we age, unfortunately, our bodies need more care. We can no longer just walk things off. We have to do more. Another issue is that we often have to be in search of new medical plans instead of enjoying the ones that we have dealt with during our careers. There are a few areas […]
Financial Advice from Your Future Self
When you picture your future, you no doubt imagine yourself comfortable financially. If you could talk to this successful future version of yourself, what advice would you they give you? Here are some pieces of financial advice they might pass along. Wants vs. Needs Identifying wants vs. needs is a skill that will serve you […]
Money Moves to Make in Your 50’s
Your 50’s are a time to start buckling down and preparing for retirement. Make the most out of this 10 year span by making the following money moves. Financial Trial Run If you’re unsure whether or not you’ll be able to live off your retirement funds alone, do a dry run. Give yourself the allotted […]