High inflation has been on everyone’s mind and something we have all been dealing with. This checklist explores ways to address high inflation and to see if changes to your personal finances are needed: What Issues Should I Consider When Dealing With High Inflation If you need guidance on managing … [Read more...]
High Inflation Considerations
Estimating Your Retirement Income Needs
You know how important it is to plan for your retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income you'll need to fund your retirement. That's not as easy as it sounds, because retirement planning is not an exact science. Your specific needs depend on … [Read more...]
Merging Your Money When You Marry
Getting married is exciting, but it brings many challenges. One such challenge that you and your spouse will have to face is how to merge your finances. Planning carefully and communicating clearly are important, because the financial decisions that you make now can have a lasting impact on your … [Read more...]
What Does a Strong Dollar Mean for the U.S. Economy?
In late September 2022, the U.S. dollar hit a 20-year high in an index that measures its value against six major currencies: the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound, the Canadian dollar, the Swedish krona, and the Swiss franc. At the same time, a broader inflation-adjusted index that … [Read more...]
Student Loan Cancellation & Delayed Repayment
New Cancellation for Federal Student Loans and Delayed Repayment to 2023 On August 24, 2022, just a few days before federal student loan repayment was set to resume, President Biden announced a plan for additional student loan debt relief. Federal student loan repayment was originally halted in … [Read more...]