Savings
What Is Financial Planning?
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 of providing a comprehensive picture of your current situation and…
Read MoreThe Value of a Financial Professional
Recent research from Northwestern Mutual in its 2021 Planning and Progress Study found that just 38% of survey respondents were working with a financial advisor, though up from 29% pre-pandemic. 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…
Read MoreHow to Roll Over Your 401(k)
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 into an IRA, this is considered a 401(k) rollover. You…
Read More4 Options for Your 401(k) When You Leave a Job
So, you’ve left your job…now what? A white paper from Capitalize, a 401(k) rollover fintech company, found that American employees have “forgotten” about or left behind an estimated 24.3 million 401(k) accounts and $1.35 trillion in assets at old jobs. It’s important to decide what to do with your 401(k) when you leave any job.…
Read MoreTraditional vs. Roth 401(k): Why You Might Want Both
There is one key factor to consider when deciding which type of 401(k) to contribute to: tax implications—both now and later. Retirement planning involves balancing saving now with tax implications in the future. While you may only have one type of 401(k) available via your employer, if you do have a traditional and Roth 401(k)…
Read More18 Things You Should Know About 401(k)s
Before starting a new job, one of the key questions you’ve likely inquired about is your company’s 401(k) benefits. When you start the job, you’ll probably be handed a packet with the benefits information—and that’s it. You’re often left to your own devices to figure out the ins and outs of the plans available to…
Read MoreRetirement Accounts Explained
Retirement is one of the biggest expenses you’ll have in your life, with one of the longest savings periods of your lifetime, too. Although there are various retirement savings plans available to you, planning for retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming. U.S. retirement statistics can be a bit depressing; the most recent Survey of Consumer…
Read MoreDelayed Gratification and Its Impact on Your Financial Future
Some things are worth waiting for—especially when it comes to saving for your future retirement, your chance to spend time doing what you love without the daily 9-to-5 grind of work! Starting to save early and compounding interest are two best friends to your retirement savings, but that’s easier said than done. In this digital…
Read More8 Asset Protection Strategies for Doctors
It’s no secret that doctors have higher-than-average incomes when compared to the average U.S. household (in 2020, the average U.S. household income was $87,864 vs. $243,000 for PCPs and $346,000 for specialists on average). The profession’s risks are also different than most professions. According to a 2017 AMA report, 34% of all physicians have been sued, and 16.8%…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Emotional Investing
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 are ever-present in our lives and affect almost every decision, reaction, and situation we encounter. Market changes, volatility, and chasing gains can cause disappointment, frustration, and panic at the lows…
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