Benefits of Credit Cards: They’re Not All Bad

Benefits of Credit Cards: They’re Not All Bad

by Sophia Carpenter Obtaining a credit card is one of the first big steps we take in our own personal financial journey. They can be really exciting…but they can be scary, too. Credit card debt can quickly snowball if you’re not paying attention. The key is to buy...
Understanding Investment Risk

Understanding Investment Risk

You might wonder if you can take on the risk involved with investing. You certainly shouldn’t invest in anything you’re not comfortable with, and this blog isn’t meant to offer investment advice. But, it’s important to understand the nature of 4 common...
What is an Investment?

What is an Investment?

In our last post, we discussed the role of investments in a complete financial strategy. But what is an investment? How does it work? And, what are the different types of investments you might include in your portfolio? We’ll answer these questions today. This blog is...
Why Invest?

Why Invest?

Several of our clients have asked us why they should invest. We’ve worked with countless clients who contribute to their retirement accounts but leave the money in cash. We also have clients who’ve built a sufficient cash reserve but continue to add to their...
Planning for Retirement (Part 2 of 2)

Planning for Retirement (Part 2 of 2)

Last time, we discussed the importance of having a retirement vision before creating a retirement financial plan. In this edition of “Our 2 Cents,” we’ll talk about financial steps to take when planning for retirement. The Start of Your Career Planning for retirement...