In roughly 30 percent of all married couples in the U.S. with children under 18, one parent stays home. And while we place a lot of emphasis on the benefits, financial plans and insurance considerations that people in the workforce should have, there’s more of a gray area for the stay-at-home spouse. In most cases, the spouse that stays home is under the umbrella of their spouse’s benefits. Continue Reading
Should You Accept a New Job Opportunity?
Whether you’ve been searching for months or received it out of the blue, a new job opportunity can bring a lot of exciting changes to your life. But enticing as moving to a new city or making more money might be, sometimes these factors cost more in the long run than what they’re worth. When you’re weighing the important decision of whether or not to accept a job opportunity, make sure you look Continue Reading
Open Enrollment: What to Look for in Mid-Career
For most people, open enrollment usually occurs in the fall. This is the time of year to review your healthcare benefits and make sure you’re still getting the coverage you need. If you’re at the mid-career level, there are some specific bases you should be covering. So this fall, here are some points to look out for when your employer sends you your open enrollment information: Open Continue Reading
Your Richest Life Celebrates Five Years in Business
I can’t believe it’s been five years since I started Your Richest Life. This is a big milestone in the life of a business, and it has been an exciting journey so far. Of course, there have been ups and downs. If you are starting a business yourself, you can expect a lot of surprises and course correcting. Just keep taking action and trying new things, and eventually, you find what works for you Continue Reading
The Physician Contract: What Doctors Need to Know
Your physician contract that comes with a new job is critical to your future career, but you might not be as familiar with what to look for as you should be. Lawyer James Dockery has represented physicians and dentists for nearly 20 years and has some insight into what you’ll likely come across on your contract. Physician Contract - What to Review When you’re a brand new doctor just out of Continue Reading
Should You Retire Early?
Many people think of retiring early as something that would be nice, but isn’t realistic. However, more and more professionals are leaving work sooner and getting a jump on retirement. A common phrase you might have heard about this is the FIRE movement - also known as “financial independence, retire early.” It packs a lot of appeal, but there are some serious considerations you should make before Continue Reading
How Physicians Can Choose the Best Financial Planner
Physicians have financial needs that are different from professionals in other fields. Depending on your specialty, you might work mostly on contract, for a hospital or for the government. That, coupled with student loan debt you likely have from medical school, makes for a unique situation that shouldn’t be handled with a one-size-fits-all approach. You’ll know it’s time to think about getting Continue Reading
What to Consider Before You Upsize Your Home
Upsizing your home is a big decision, and it comes with a lot more complications than just finding the right place. Before you start the house hunting process, make sure a bigger home is really the right fit for you and your family. Here are some factors to consider before you make the move: Do you really need to upsize your home? It can be easy to start dreaming of a bigger home simply Continue Reading
Involving Your Family in Financial Planning
In many families, money isn’t talked about much. According to this survey, 36 percent of Americans are uncomfortable talking about money. Eighteen percent say money isn’t talked about in their family. The benefits of involving the whole family in money discussions are numerous. It can help set your kids up for a healthy future relationship with money. If you’re not already treating your Continue Reading
College Savings 101: The Downsides of 529 Plans
529 Savings plans are the most popular college savings methods, and with good reason. There are so many good reasons to use 529 plans to save for your child’s education, like: Investments are tax-deferred, meaning your withdrawals will be tax-free 529 plans earn interest, similar to mutual funds Contribution limits are high You can invest automatically with monthly Continue Reading
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