Written by: Lizzy DiPietrantonio, J.D. Congratulations, you have a baby arriving into your life. Now how in the world are you going to afford your tiny growing little human? There are 40 (or less) weeks ahead of you that seem both impossibly long and terrifyingly short. As I write this I have roughly 11 [...]
Written by: Brandi B. Graham, CTFA, CFP® Talking about cognitive decline may be difficult, but avoiding the topic can be financially devastating. We have all heard stories about the elderly person who paid thousands of dollars to “help a grandchild who was in an out of state accident” only to find out the grandchild was [...]
Thanks to online shopping, it has never been easier to make purchases throughout the year. In times past, it was a big event to go out to stores at certain times of the year to shop for the holidays, especially on Black Friday. Cyber Monday then came around and eventually extended beyond just Monday. Households [...]
Written by: Brandi B. Graham, CFP®, CTFA I remember standing in line behind a close friend of mine 20 years ago when she was writing a check to pay for her groceries. I asked her why she did not use her credit card. She said she did not want people to think she “had to [...]
Written by: Sarah E.J. Collier, J.D. FedLoan Servicing, Granite State Management and Resources, and Navient decide not to renew contracts, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU! Student loan debt is one of the biggest stressors that overwhelm young adults (as well as their parents). While the pandemic is proving not to be over yet, federal [...]
Written by: Pete Winnett, CFP® Are your considering health insurance plans offered by your employer for 2022? Are you wondering if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) combined with a Health Savings Account (HSA) might be a good idea for you and your family? The answer will depend on your individual circumstances, however, HSAs can [...]
While most of us are thinking of pumpkin spice, apple cider, leaf peeping, sweaters, Ugg® boots, and Halloween, we should not forget that many of us have an open enrollment period upon us. During this period, employees can enroll in any number of benefits offered through their employers. Did you know that according to [...]
Written by: Sarah E.J. Collier, J.D - Associate Advisor Budgeting isn’t about limiting yourself it’s about making the things that excite you possible. – Author Unknown One of the most underestimated and least taught life lessons in my opinion is learning to budget in a mindful and optimistic way. As I talk with individuals, regardless of [...]
Written by Mark Abdalla In 2020, large Mega Tech companies drove stock market returns. In fact, 70% of the S&P index’s 18% return last year were due to Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google (aka Alphabet). This year, returns for these big tech companies have been more volatile. In Q1, they lagged the market while [...]
What is vishing? Also known as ‘voice phishing’, vishing is the fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages purporting to be from reputable institutions in order to convince individuals to reveal personal information. Vishing attacks are on the rise Scammers continue to find new ways to trick individuals into sharing personal [...]
