I Should Be Saving How Much?!

The New Savings Rule of Thumb

By: John D. Buerger, CFP® How much of your income should you be saving? A common rule of thumb answer used to be that 10 percent of income should go into savings. "But 10 percent of income is a lot!" is a common response. Saving that kind … [Read more...]

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How to Save More Money No Matter How Much You Earn

How to Save More Money

Lots of people think, “If only I made more money, I could save more.” The truth is, saving money doesn’t have much to do with your income. It’s true that someone living in poverty will not be able to save as much as someone earning $50,000 a … [Read more...]

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Retirement: Dreaming Is Okay, But Realistic Planning Is Better

Retirement: Dream It, Plan It

By: Tammy Kraig, CFP®     We’re all aware of inspiring adages such as, “Follow your dreams and the money will follow," or, “Anything you can imagine, you can do,” or, “Reach for the highest star.” While it is important … [Read more...]

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9 Things to Consider When Planning for Retirement

Plan Ahead for Retirement

By: Heidi Davis, CFP®   As a Certified Financial Planner™, I get to work with many wonderful couples in their late 40s, 50s and 60s who are planning their retirement. Many hope retirement will allow them to volunteer for a cause close … [Read more...]

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Personal Finance for Beginners

Get Started with Personal Finance

When you take that first leap toward financial independence, it can be rather overwhelming. People start throwing abbreviations at you like FICO and IRA, and you may often be left scratching your head. Don’t worry! With these five easy steps, … [Read more...]

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How to Manage Your Money after Retirement

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You’ve worked hard for a lot of years and the day has finally arrived. Your office mates threw you a party. You packed up your belongings. And you drove away from work for the last time. You did it. You retired. For many people, retirement means … [Read more...]

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Should You Contribute to a 401(k)?

Retirement Savings: 401(k), IRA or Both?

It’s one of the fundamental rules of financial planning: you must save for retirement. But what is the best way to do it? Most people have access to a “defined contribution” retirement savings plan through their employers, like a … [Read more...]

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