Menu

Category: Financial Planning

A Financial Wellness Check: Preparing for a Prosperous New Year
A Financial Wellness Check: Preparing for a Prosperous New Year
Sheena Hanson, 19 Dec 2023
As we approach the end of the year, there is no more critical time for planning your finances. It’s your last opportunity to review where you are with your 2023 goals and your best opportunity […]
Read More
Credit Freeze: What is it and When Does it Makes Sense?
Credit Freeze: What is it and When Does it Makes Sense?
Sheena Hanson, 29 Nov 2023
If you’ve applied for credit or a job, you know how essential your credit report is. Lenders rely heavily on them for evaluating your financial history to determine if you qualify for a loan or […]
Read More
Using Tax-Loss Harvesting to Minimize Capital Gains Taxes
Using Tax-Loss Harvesting to Minimize Capital Gains Taxes
Sheena Hanson, 9 Nov 2023
So far, in 2023, investors are enduring a bit of a roller coaster ride, with stocks producing gains through mid-year and sliding into losses toward yearend. While stock market downturns are inevitable, there’s no way […]
Read More
10 Benefits of Dollar Cost Averaging
10 Benefits of Dollar Cost Averaging
Sheena Hanson, 19 Oct 2023
Concerns about volatility and competing demands for your money can make investing challenging. Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, regardless of the […]
Read More
Your Final Gift: A Checklist for End-of-Life Planning
Your Final Gift: A Checklist for End-of-Life Planning
Sheena Hanson, 5 Oct 2023
Peace of mind is a final gift you can give your loved ones—affording them the knowledge of your end-of-life wishes. Creating a plan for your loved ones when you die is an essential part of […]
Read More
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan During Open Enrollment (Medicare)
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan During Open Enrollment (Medicare)
Sheena Hanson, 13 Sep 2023
The complex Medicare landscape makes enrollment a daunting process. There are so many options to consider, each with its own medical and financial implications. Whether you’re new, or reassessing a current plan, the Open Enrollment […]
Read More
Let the Tax Tail Guide, Not Govern, the Investment Dog: Balancing Investment Strategies and Tax Considerations for the Savvy Retiree
Let the Tax Tail Guide, Not Govern, the Investment Dog: Balancing Investment Strategies and Tax Considerations for the Savvy Retiree
Sheena Hanson, 3 Aug 2023
As we approach the latter part of the year, it’s essential to focus on the coming tax season and how the changing tax landscape might affect our financial decisions. This year, President Biden’s budget for […]
Read More
Tax-Smart Investing: How to Minimize Taxes on Your Investments
Tax-Smart Investing: How to Minimize Taxes on Your Investments
Sheena Hanson, 16 May 2023
For high-income earners, taxes can seem like a constant drain on their hard-earned investment returns. However, with the right strategies, you can minimize your tax burden and keep more of your money working for you. […]
Read More
Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Sheena Hanson, 18 Apr 2023
Did you know that according to the Cleveland Clinic, the mental health benefits of “Spring Cleaning”—the annual practice that prioritizes decluttering and organizing one’s living space—can have positive psychological effects? It appears that the process […]
Read More
The Best Financial Plan is the One You Can Follow: A Study on Risk Tolerance
The Best Financial Plan is the One You Can Follow: A Study on Risk Tolerance
Sheena Hanson, 17 Mar 2023
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves—risk tolerance. This is a crucial part of developing a financial plan that works for you and helps you achieve your longer term goals. The […]
Read More