As most all of us are aware by now, financial markets have been off to a rocky start to 2022. After several very strong years for stocks, this recent pullback is not, statistically, unexpected or unusual. However, there does seem to be more than the usual number of concerns in the financial markets now. In […]
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How to Protect Your Money from Inflation
Financial PlanningOne of the most familiar words being used today in any economic news story is inflation. By definition, inflation is the rise of the average cost of goods and services most typically measured by CPI – Consumer Price Index. Although not much of a concern for many years, it is now apparent in almost every […]
How to Set Better Financial Habits
Financial PlanningOur habits can either help us or hurt us from reaching our financial goals. For example, someone’s frequency of ordering take out for dinner can be hurting their wallet, but most importantly, may be setting them back from achieving their goals in the long run, such as the goal of retirement. Don’t get us wrong—it […]
2021 Year-End Observations
Market UpdateAs we have promised in the past, we want to write to you when we think we can add insight into what is happening in the financial markets. This time of year, many sources offer their year-end summaries or their 2022 forecasts. The summaries might be a nice reminder and accurate, but they are the […]
Tips for Reassessing Your 2022 Financial Situation
Financial PlanningIf we have learned anything during the last two years, it is to know that the unexpected can happen and that keeping a close eye on our financial situation is ever important. So, as we look forward to entering 2022, we are offering some tips below to help you review and prepare for the new […]
Are You Emotionally & Financially Ready to Retire?
Retirement PlanningRetirement can mean a lot of different things to different people. Some people might look at retirement as a certain age when someone stops working while others might look at it as a monetary amount they have achieved. Some people might envision retirement as a time to travel and see the world while others might […]
8 Tips for Buying Travel Insurance
Insurance PlanningThis time of year, travel plans are likely being made to see the changing leaves, celebrate the upcoming holidays, or just get away for a change of pace. When making these plans, travel insurance may be a topic that comes to mind more so now than in past years. With the constantly changing rules regarding […]
How Job Changes Affect Your Retirement Accounts
Retirement PlanningIt is more common today for individuals to change jobs several times throughout their careers than to remain with one company for the duration. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average number of job changes in a lifetime is 12 with many workers spending 5 years or less in each job. This can […]
What You Need to Know: Financial Planning for Education
Education PlanningToday is National Financial Awareness Day, and while this is likely not a holiday many have added to their personal calendars, it is a good one as it reminds us to think about our finances and goals. Along those lines, one avenue of finances that is important to consider is that of financial planning for […]
How to Discuss Finances in Your Relationship
Financial PlanningFinancial Focus for Women:An article series created by Bill Few Associates to help women achieve financial independence. Finances can be a source of conflict in any relationship and for good reason. Money supports our lifestyle, funds our hopes and aspirations, and assists in caring for our loved ones. Disagreements over how we spend, save, and […]
