Back to school time is stressful enough without having to worry about the financial impact of it all. According to a press release from the National Retail Federation in July 2023, back to school shopping is expected to hit an all-time high this year at $41.5 billion.
There are two things Americans have always looked forward to: going to the ballpark for the big game and retiring after a fulfilling career. Interestingly, baseball and retirement planning have several aspects in common. Taking the time to plan and create goals to work toward.
Over the weekend, I got to be a part of something incredibly special. Five years ago, my friends’ son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. For anyone that has ever dealt with diabetes, or has a loved one with diabetes, you know the emotional, physical, and financial strain it can have. But this is no ordinary family. They took their distressing and upsetting news and turned it into hope. Every year since their son was diagnosed, they host the Diabetes Dash 5k Run/Walk. In the first 4 years they managed to raise over $80,000 for JDRF – the world’s largest nonprofit organization that funds and advocates for Type 1 diabetes research and treatments. On Sunday, they held their 5th annual race. It was the second year I was able to sponsor the event and the first year I was able to participate. Seeing what they have built was inspiring and I was in awe of the community of people that gathered around them to support their cause.
Financial freedom is a state of being in control of one's finances, covering expenses easily, and saving for future goals. Financial freedom enables you to choose how you spend or interact with your money and have the choice to decide what to do with it. Financial freedom is essential to being financially secure and meeting your goals. Here are ten tips to help you develop financial freedom.
Baseball and financial management can have more in common than meets the eye. Below, we discuss four key lessons that investors—and everyone else—can learn from America's favorite pastime. Diversification of Assets is Critical Having nine power-hitters who are weak in the outfield can help your team rack up high scores—but may not be enough to win the game.
On June 30, 2023, in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness policy, raising significant implications for the future of higher education and student debt. The Supreme Court's ruling on President Biden's student loan forgiveness policy comes after several legal challenges mounted by opponents who argued that such a policy exceeds the executive branch's constitutional authority. The court, in a divided opinion, ultimately held that the President's plan to forgive a substantial portion of student loan debt through executive action violated the separation of powers and bypassed Congress's authority to make decisions regarding federal spending.
In golf, as in finances, there are a few rules of thumb that may improve your game: keep a level head, avoid traps, practice before trying something new and stay the course. Applying lessons from the golf course to your financial life and vice versa may help you improve your game in both arenas. Here are three tips that may help you work toward success on and off the golf course.
The rising economic power of women in our country stands as one of the most remarkable financial shifts in recent decades. Women are not only generating but also managing an increasing amount of wealth in the United States, signaling a transformational change in the financial landscape.
For investors seeking stable returns in their fixed-income portfolio Over the last 15 years, investment-grade bonds have modestly outperformed Treasuries, making them an attractive option for investors seeking stable returns in their fixed-income portfolios. But how many investors can articulate the reasons that have contributed to their outperformance or the potential benefits of including investment-grade bonds in a fixed-income portfolio? Why Investment-Grade Bonds?
Estate planning helps disperse your assets according to your wishes. The effort may seem daunting at first, but estate planning does not have to be overly complicated. With the proper planning, you may find yourself resting a little easier knowing you have an estate plan in place. While an estate plan is personalized to the wants and needs of each person, here are a few tips to help anyone get started.
