In today’s fast-paced world, financial success is often equated with being wealthy or rich. However, there are significant distinctions. While both terms refer to abundant financial resources, the underlying principles and long-term implications differ significantly. As a financial advisor specializing in assisting professionals in the technology industry, I come across many situations where we can …
The natural economic cycle, unfortunately, includes periods of recession. Throughout history, recessions have occurred of various magnitudes and for multiple reasons. Every recession tends to be different, and nearly impossible to predict precisely when they’ll happen. Recessions are tied to economic conditions such as higher unemployment, stagnating wage growth, stock market declines, falling real estate …
Involuntarily losing your job is not an easy pill to swallow. Aside from the mental toll it may take, it also impacts your finances. It’s important to take a deep breath and take the time to review your financial situation after losing a job. This article will cover four financial moves if you’ve recently become …
Creating habits regarding money management, or anything in life for that matter, will drastically improve your chances of achieving a goal. Millionaires, in particular, typically abide by certain habits, sometimes consciously and other times due to creating similar habits in other areas of their life, resulting in their ability to achieve a net worth greater …
I had been accepted to speak at a conference in Norway. Last-minute (awfully routed) ticket – check; connecting with friends of friends for a free place to stay (and some local guides) – check; conference sign-up and presentation – check, check! Bergen is beautiful. April is not necessarily the best time to go there; it’s …
Guest Post By Shreya Lay — Estate Planning Attorney I had been accepted to speak at a conference in Norway. Last minute (awfully routed) ticket – check; connecting with friends of friends for a free place to stay (and some local guides) – check; conference sign-up and presentation – check, check! Bergen is beautiful. April …
Of the many exciting and potentially stressful items on the to-do list prior to or after getting married, is to organize joint finances. Hopefully, conversations around finances have already been had prior to getting married so that each spouse has a good idea of the other’s financial situation. Having these conversations are extremely important because …
When people initially reach out to me or other financial planners, it’s typically centered around particular financial questions, goals, or issues they need help with at that particular point in time. Other times, it’s a combination of all these things, as their situation has become too complex for it to be worth their time and …
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Our personal cash flow is the underlying tool we use to achieve our financial goals. A salary or some form of compensation for performing a job is typically the most common form of personal cash flow. On a monthly basis, we decide what to do with our cash flow and how it’s allocated ultimately determines …
Our personal balance sheets can tell us a lot about our current financial standing. It’s simple, assets minus liabilities equals net worth. Over time, the goal is to pay down liabilities, increase assets, and in turn increase net worth. If you’re sticking to a strategy that essentially sticks to this basic concept, you’re more likely …
