Planning a wedding doesn’t leave much time to consider how marriage will impact your finances. But there’s more to it th…
Financial Planning
Are we running out of Social Security?
As baby boomers continue to retire, it seems like Social Security is always top of mind and in the news. But that’s not …
Your year-end financial checklist
The year is winding down, which means you’re likely racing the clock to meet your personal planning deadlines before it …
What to do with your 401(k) when you retire
Finally taking that step to retire is a big one (make sure you’ve asked yourself the right questions before you do). But…
Why tax loss harvesting should be a year-round activity
This article was co-authored by Sierra Johnsrud. Though many may wait until the end of the year to start discussions wit…
Does gold deserve a place in your portfolio?
Gold. Seemingly everywhere investors look nowadays, they’ll hear someone talking about putting money into gold — how it …
SECURE Act: Naming a trust as beneficiary of a retirement account
The SECURE Act, passed in December of 2019, has fundamentally changed the rules on when beneficiaries have to take asset…
5 tips for recent medical graduates
Finishing school, starting your residency, finding a job — these are your main priorities right now. And because the med…
What makes up your credit score, and how to get started building credit
For most adults, our credit scores affect important parts of our financial lives. But what, exactly, is a credit score, …
New to a 401(k) plan? Here is what you need to know
If you happened to doze off during the countless new-hire orientation sessions upon hire, you now might suddenly find yo…