by Vaishali Shah | Jan 31, 2021 | Blog
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last week, news of main street investors getting one up on Wall Street covered the news. Where will this story of GameStop lead, and does it change conventional investment strategy? The GameStop Story (So Far) The price of GameStop...
by Vaishali Shah | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog
Several of my clients have asked how I was able develop the financial flexibility to launch a business during a pandemic. This decision wasn’t easy, but was the culmination of a 20-year financial journey. And the lessons I’ve learned underpin how I approach...
by Vaishali Shah | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog
COVID-19 has been shining a light on a deep-rooted issue that existed before the pandemic—US employees are overwhelmed by financial stress. PricewaterhouseCooper’s 9th annual Employee Financial Wellness Survey, conducted in January 2020, before the pandemic, revealed...
by Vaishali Shah | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog
Financial advisors typically advise holding six to twelve months of expenses in a cash emergency fund. This cash reserve, a strong defensive tool, will weather you through life’s challenges. But, this fund can also play a role in a strong offensive strategy....
by Vaishali Shah | Nov 22, 2020 | Blog
Not ready to give up your daily mocha? If your daily coffee run brings you joy, eliminate other spending first. While these steps don’t replace living within your means and avoiding credit card debt, followed diligently, they can free up a decent amount of cash: Avoid...
by Vaishali Shah | Nov 1, 2020 | Blog
In our last post, Financial Foundations 1: Balance Sheet, we introduced the concept of net worth and showed you how to track your financial progress and set goals using a monthly balance sheet. Today, we’ll discuss how to reach these goals by tracking your cash...