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The True Cost of Homeownership

By Amanda McFarlane | July 22, 2022

Last Updated: July 25, 2024 To many, owning a home is the pinnacle of adulthood, responsibility, and success. When you think about purchasing a home, you may tend to only think about it in terms of your down payment and monthly mortgage payment. But to limit your homeownership budget to…

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What Is Financial Planning?

By Amanda McFarlane | June 24, 2022

Last Updated: June 28, 2024 According to the CFP® Board, “Financial planning involves look at a client’s entire financial picture and advising them on how to achieve their short- and long-term financial goals.” If this seems broad, well, it is—financial planning covers a vast range of areas with the goal…

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The Value of a Financial Professional

By Amanda McFarlane | May 6, 2022

Last Updated: May 10, 2024 With the emergence—and prevalence—of robo-advisors, where investing can be done with the click of a button on an app, the common question is, are financial/investment advisors truly worth it? We firmly believe that yes, an advisor is absolutely worth it. Here’s why. Let’s talk about…

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How to Roll Over Your 401(k)

By Amanda McFarlane | April 22, 2022

Last Updated: April 9, 2024 Let’s start with what a 401(k) rollover is. When you transfer a balance from a previous existing 401(k), likely from a company you’re no longer employed by or in the process of leaving, to a new or existing 401(k) with your current (new) employer or…

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Milestone Birthdays in Retirement

By Felicia del Junco | April 8, 2022

Last Updated: April 9, 2024 When we’re young, each birthday seems special, but for most of us, birthdays lose their luster as we age. Can we bring some of that magic—a definition that surely changes as we get older from toys and treats to more adult concerns like saving money…

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Financial vs. Investment Advisor: What’s the Difference?

By Amanda McFarlane | March 25, 2022

Last Updated: March 7, 2024 Titles do matter—and in the financial services world, so many titles exist that can and do mean very different things for you, the consumer. The terms financial advisor and investment advisor are often used interchangeably, but there are crucial differences between the two. Throw in…

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