As 2022 winds down, now is the ideal time to set yourself up for success in the new year. Give yourself time to really look through the past year, what worked, and what you might need to change or adapt in the year ahead. Taking stock of the reality of your situation, whether you’re where you want to be or not, frees up some room for you to dream, make goals and take appropriate action. Not Continue Reading
You Maxed Out Your 401(k) – What Should You Do Next?
Your 401(k) is a valuable part of your retirement plan, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. There are many benefits that come along with a 401(k,) including pretax or Roth 401(k) salary contributions (or both,) company matching, and tax-deferred accruals. And for many people, a 401(k) is where they focus most of their retirement savings. That being said, there are some downsides to Continue Reading
Open Enrollment 2022: Making the Most of Your Benefits
Fall is here, and for many of you, that means it’s open enrollment season once again. You probably know the drill by now: you receive an information packet about your benefits, you look over them, and you have the chance to make changes to your plan. Unfortunately, many people end up skimming the benefits, guessing which plan is best for them, and sign up without much consideration. There’s a lot Continue Reading
Hurricane and Natural Disaster Preparedness
After making landfall as a major hurricane, Hurricane Ian caused exceptional damage and serious impacts for residents in its path. This storm, like many before it, caused destruction that will require weeks, months and even years of recovery and rebuilding efforts. These storms, like tornadoes, earthquakes and blizzards, are an unfortunate fact of life. You might not be able to prevent a storm Continue Reading
2022 Inflation and End-of-Year Prep
September is here, which means it’s time again to start thinking about end-of-the-year expenses, savings and to-dos. But this year, things are a little different. Due to high levels of inflation, market turbulence and global issues, your year-end checklist might require some additional prep and planning. 2022 Fall and Winter Travel Prep Higher costs of fuel, personnel shortages and overall Continue Reading
FAQ: The Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan
The Biden Administration's Student Loan Debt Relief Plan plan can forgive up to $20,000 for qualified borrowers. You might be wondering if any of that forgiveness applies to your loans, and what happens next. Here’s an overview of the plan, who qualifies, and what the next steps are: Is the repayment pause extended? Yes. The Biden administration has extended the repayments pause for one last Continue Reading
Financial Literacy Resources for Kids
Financial literacy is important for everybody, regardless of their life stage. Teaching some essentials to kids is a great way to instill lifelong financial knowledge, and give them a head start in building wealth. Unfortunately, less than half of U.S. states require high school financial literacy classes. And at home, many parents avoid talking about money with their children because it makes Continue Reading
Eight Years of Your Richest Life
Eight years ago this month, I took a leap of faith and started Your Richest Life. It’s been an exciting and challenging journey, and I’m so grateful for all I’ve learned along the way. The past year has been yet another difficult one, with steep inflation, high interest rates and market volatility. But within these challenges are some opportunities, and I have been navigating these situations Continue Reading
How Do Stocks Perform During Down Times?
As we continue to deal with record-high inflation and economic instability, you might be wondering how you should manage your investments. It can feel disheartening to check on your portfolio and see poor returns, but don’t panic; we’ll cover why it’s better to weather the turbulent times to get the long-term rewards. Historically speaking, stocks have done well over time, even during periods of Continue Reading
Financial Adjustments to Hedge Against Inflation
The U.S. inflation rate came in at 8.6% at the end of May, which was the largest annual increase since December 1981. Unfortunately, high prices won’t disappear overnight. Inflation comes down slowly, usually after a period of monetary policy changes by the Federal Reserve. That’s why we’ve seen gradual interest rate increases this year. The hope is that they will mitigate the rapid inflation, and Continue Reading
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