In the excitement and exhaustion of caring for young children, estate planning is probably not be at the top of your priority list. But all families, especially those with young children, should have a basic estate plan in place. If something unfortunate were to happen, your family would be grateful that you took the time to put a plan together. Here are nine things to keep in mind as you Continue Reading
Maximizing Employee Benefits During Open Enrollment
If you’re like many of my clients, you remember how much you get paid every month. But when it comes to the details of your employee benefits, it’s easy to glaze over what’s in the fine print. Many employers offer great benefits, and you can protect your family and build wealth by taking advantage of them. Do you understand all that your employer has to offer? When the email comes about Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Restricted Stock Units
Are you receiving restricted stock units from your employer, but you’re not sure what to do about them? If so, you’re not alone. Restricted stock units (RSUs) are complicated, and very few people know how to make the most of them. If you're a more visual learner, jump to the bottom of this blog post to watch our video on restricted stock units. Many technology companies like Google, Yahoo, Continue Reading
Your Emergency Fund Should Be Boring
Sometimes, financial success can be exciting. It’s exhilarating to finally get the raise you worked so hard for, buy your dream house, or take your long-awaited European vacation guilt-free. But some sound financial concepts are boring. Emergency funds are definitely snooze-worthy. After all, they are there to help you sleep soundly at night. Emergency funds provide a buffer to help you Continue Reading
Smart Ways to Save for College
College is a stepping stone for many to a higher paying career. It’s no wonder that many parents want to help their children attend college. But college tuition is expensive, and the costs are rising every year. This fall’s college tuition is expected to clock in at $31,231 for private, nonprofit, four year universities, and $9,139 for public, four year universities. Many parents wonder if they Continue Reading
Happy First Birthday to My Business
It's almost hard to believe that Your Richest Life is just a year old! After several months of strategic planning and business set-up, I opened up the business a year ago. It's been a fun (and sometimes) wild ride ever since! Here are some of the highlights over the last year: I've had the honor of speaking at several professional women's conferences and organizations, including the Continue Reading
Five Essential Items for Your Estate Plan
It’s unpleasant to think about our own mortality, but it’s important for all of us to consider what would happen if we were to pass away or become incapacitated. Stop and think about it for a moment: what would happen to your assets if you were to pass away? What would happen to your loved ones? An estate plan spells out exactly what will happen to your assets and your dependents upon your Continue Reading
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money
Parents are always trying to teach their kids the ways of the world with the hope that those kids will grow up into responsible teenagers and productive young adults. I know I do. I try to teach my daughter valuable lessons - look both ways before crossing the street, be respectful, and always say please and thank you. The lessons we teach our kids will (hopefully) stay with them for the rest Continue Reading
The Importance of Disability Insurance for Working Professionals
Do you have disability insurance? If so, have you reviewed what's covered in your policy? If you don't have disability insurance, do you know how important it is to your financial future? Disability insurance is one of the most overlooked pieces of coverage. Most Americans don't have it, and they need it. In this post, you will learn why disability insurance is so important for working Continue Reading
Choosing the Best Financial Planner for You
Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, a single person living in the big city or a family living in the suburbs, you could most likely use the advice of a financial planner. A big misconception is that financial planners only manage the big bucks of the country's wealthiest people, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The trick is to find the best financial planner Continue Reading
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