The Power of Compound Interest (and Why You Should Start Early)
Your first paycheck sits in your checking account. You've covered your bills, grabbed dinner with friends, and there's still money left over. The smart voice in your head whispers about saving and investing, while another voice suggests waiting until you earn more or have fewer expenses. This moment - this choice between starting now or later - could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.The magic isn't...
Do You Know What Happens To Your Assets If You Don’t Have An Estate Plan?
Death isn't something most of us want to think about, especially when we're busy living our lives, building careers, and raising families. Yet avoiding the conversation about what happens to your assets when you die doesn't make the inevitable disappear. Without an estate plan, you're essentially letting the state government decide who gets your house, your savings, and even custody of your children. The reality might seem harsh, but it’s simple...
What’s Your Exit Strategy? Planning to Leave Your Business on Your Terms
You didn't start your business thinking about how to leave it. Most entrepreneurs are too busy building, growing, and problem-solving to spend much time considering their eventual exit. Yet every business owner has to leave their company someday, whether by choice or circumstance. The question isn't whether you'll exit your business - it's whether you'll do it on your terms or have those terms decided for you. Unexpected events like illness,...
Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance? What to Know Before Age 65
Long-term care insurance sits in that uncomfortable category of financial products nobody wants to think about until it's too late. Like estate planning or disability insurance, it forces us to consider scenarios we'd rather avoid. Yet this type of coverage addresses one of the biggest financial risks most Americans will face in their lifetime. The decision about long-term care insurance isn't just about money - it's about maintaining control over your...