Posts by Amanda McFarlane
Diversification: What It Is and Why It Matters to Your Portfolio—and Financial Future
Last updated: 02/28/2024 The stock market and investing, in general, can come with high highs and stomach-churning lows. Knowing where to invest your money and how much to invest is…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Credit Score
Last updated: 02/28/2024 Your credit score has a significant impact on your ability to meet your financial and other life goals. A good credit score makes life a little easier…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Emotional Investing
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Money is personal—there’s no denying that. You’ve worked hard for it, and it touches nearly every aspect of your life. In the same vein, emotions…
Read MoreWhat Is a Credit Score and Why Is It Important to Your Financial Future
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Your credit score has a significant impact on many aspects of your life—your ability to obtain a credit card, mortgage, or other loans, loan interest…
Read MoreWhat Are Advance Healthcare Directives and Why Do I Need Them?
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Preparing for end-of-life care and decisions is uncomfortable and can feel morbid. Still, preparation can ultimately be a comfort to you and your family if…
Read MoreGuide to 529 Plans
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Saving for your children’s or grandchildren’s college education can seem like a daunting task, especially with the skyrocketing costs of higher education. Since 2000, the…
Read MoreHow Retirees and Pre-Retirees Can Hedge Against Inflation
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Today’s dollar buys far less than it did 10, 20, and 30 years ago—much like today’s dollar will not have the same purchasing power in…
Read MoreInflation: What It Is and Why You Should Care
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Have you ever heard your grandparent say, “I remember when a gallon of milk cost 30 cents!”? Shoot, you may even have examples from your…
Read MoreWhat Is a Variable Annuity?
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Variable annuities can help you meet your long-term financial goals and provide a guaranteed income stream in retirement, but they are not without their drawbacks…
Read MoreWhat Is a Fixed Annuity?
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 The predictability and stability of a fixed annuity have made it a popular choice for some saving for retirement. Annuities offer a guaranteed income stream…
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