Thriving in the Gig Economy
Approximately 57 million Americans participate in the gig economy. While the gig economy has been around forever, the number of freelancers has increased exponentially. The need for these freelancers and side hustlers to save for retirement is greater than ever. Check out our new piece where we examine 4 critical areas of personal finance that should be a focus for freelancers looking to get ahead. http://bit.ly/2L0puN0
Identity Theft. Eight Steps to take if you are a victim.
You’ve spent years building, managing, and securing your financial life. But what happens if your identity is stolen? Unfortunately, it happens regularly. In 2018, over 5.5% of consumers had their identity stolen. Take a look at the 8 things you can do immediately if you’re a victim of identity theft. http://bit.ly/2Wdlwap
59 ½. Why is this age so important?
If you’re 59½ and believe you’re not financially equipped for retirement, there’s still hope. The IRS grants those at that age special allowances to help bolster their retirement savings. Learn more about how to build your retirement savings before it’s too late. http://bit.ly/59andahalf.
Six Steps to a College Internship
Higher education has been in the news a lot recently – both because of March Madness and the College Admissions Scandal – so we wanted to explore the topic further and share insights on how to land a summer internship that can build a student’s personal brand the right way. Take a look at our new article here http://bit.ly/college_internships
Budgeting & Beyond
Ready to get serious about budgeting?
Read this article first where we share 4 pro tips that we’ve learned over the years. http://bit.ly/budgetingandbeyond
Apps and Life Hacks
While tax season has nearly come and gone, it’s always nice to have a few ideas to help you close out the current tax season and plan for next year. We’ve curated a few of our favorite apps and life hacks that can help you get and stay organized. And, if you enjoy this piece (or if you’re not a technology buff), we hope you’ll share it with someone who is. http://bit.ly/appsandhacks
Women & Investing
Women investors face special challenges that make financial literacy and advanced planning especially important. For example, women are more likely to outlive their husbands or have divorce disproportionately affect them, making long-term financial strategies especially critical. Grab a copy of our new resource for women who are seeking perspectives on how to take control of their financial lives. We hope you’ll share it with the women in your life http://bit.ly/womenandinvesting
6 Steps for Early Retirement
We’ve gotten a lot of questions recently on what it takes to retire early. While leaving the workforce may sound appealing, the people we work with want to make sure they have enough money saved and their portfolio is positioned for the road ahead. Here are the 6 steps every investor should take before considering early retirement https://bit.ly/2SIqwgT.
Health Savings Account vs. Flexible Spending Account
A Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Which one should you choose? With several key differences between them, it literally pays to get this decision right. Grab a copy of our new guide to learn more about the important nuances between these two accounts. http://bit.ly/HSAorFSA
Key Takeaways of the SEP IRA
April 15th will be here in a blink of an eye. Are you self-employed or a small business owner? Check out our new SEP IRA infographic for a quick overview of the benefits, limits, and deadlines. http://bit.ly/Sep_IRA
