You can do three things with the money you make: spend it, save or invest it, or give it away. People who are wise with money tend to do all three and stick to a ratio that makes sense for their situation. The percentages you commit to each category can vary...
Starting over and beginning again contain similarities in nature, but they are different. Starting over is when we recognize we could have done things differently in previous years and are looking to improve our focus in the upcoming year. Beginning again is...
Buffer Your Budget If you were the Chief Financial Officer of a business, would you manage the company budget the same way you manage your household budget? I believe some of you would, but odds are most of you would not. I am not shaming any of you for how you handle...
Imagine for a moment that your working career is coming to an end and retirement is on the horizon. What does that look like for you? Are you going to travel to exotic destinations, live in a golf course community, spend more time with the grandkids, volunteer in...
Consider This Program with Joe Clark, CFP, and Grant Soliven. In this segment we will cover: Going into retirement, you have to have a clear picture of your standard of living. Join us as we discuss the best way to find out your true budget. Call 800-928-4001 or email...
Consider This Program with Joe Clark, CFP and Jamie Burton. In this segment we will cover: Practice makes perfect! Your budget will address defining your standard of living in retirement, but what do you need to consider when creating one? Call 800-928-4001 or email...
Any journey begins with a single step. Those words are particularly applicable to the retirement planning process. Unless we inherit wealth, most of us begin the retirement savings journey with a very modest sum. Although the terms “saving” and “investing” are often...
Consider This Program with Joe Clark, CFP and Aaron Rheaume, CKA®. In this segment we will cover: If you are similar to most people, the term budget is a nasty six-letter word that no one likes. What do you mean I have to track where I am spending? Balance a...