How to Balance Retirement and College Savings
Both investments are important. Learn how to balance both for long-term financial health. Saving your money is challenging enough, but how do you strike the right balance between retirement and college savings amidst economic uncertainty and tuition costs rising at an average of about 7% annually? It’s by no means an easy feat, and most parents would agree: According to the 2024 College Savings Indicator report from Fidelity, parents care more about...
College Planning for Single Parents
Learn the simple steps you can take right now with college planning to ensure a bright and financially secure future for your children. You don’t have to wait until your child is older to start planning for college; in fact, the earlier you start saving up for tuition costs, the better! Having a plan in place provides more flexibility when your child graduates and helps you maximize your savings over time. That’s...
Should I Change Medicare Coverage During Open Enrollment?
Annual open enrollment is an excellent time to assess your options and find the right fit. Open enrollment season for Medicare coverage, the best time to make changes to your coverage as needed, begins on October 15th and ends on December 7th. Medicare coverage presents plenty of options for those in need, but knowing exactly how and what to change about your policy can be difficult to pinpoint. That's why, in this article,...
Mitigating Cash Flow Risks in Your Business
Learn how to identify cash flow risks and what your business can do to proactively prepare for the worst. Cash flow issues continue to plague the small businesses of America. No matter how solid your business plan may be, even the slightest inconvenience can quickly derail your growth trajectory and create expensive problems. The key to preventing these expensive (and often unnecessary) headaches is to solidify your cash flow management strategy in...