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End of the Year Money Moves

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With New Years only days away, there is still time to make some smart end of the year money moves to set you up well in the new year. Here are some steps you can take to get your finances on track before 2019: 1.  End of the Year Money Moves - Prepare for Tax Season Tax season probably isn’t on your mind much yet, but now is the perfect time to save yourself some money come April. Here’s a Continue Reading

Money Gift Guide – Easy Gifts Under $80

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Holiday shopping season is here again! Last year I covered some of my favorite money board games for kids, and I've written about my ideas for giving money as a gift. This money gift guide is for fun extras that you can gift to anyone on your list. Here are some of my favorites: Planners Monthly Budget Planner: $6.99 This affordable planner is a great gift for the woman who likes to plan in Continue Reading

My Favorite Money Podcasts for 2018

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  Whether you’re heading to work or walking the dog, listening to podcasts can make that time more exciting and educational. If you’re revamping your financial life or trying to hit big money goals, podcasts can help you stay in the right mindset. Here are some of my favorite money podcasts for 2018: Favorite Money Podcasts: Investing and Financial Planning Stacking Benjamins - The Continue Reading

How to Stay Motivated to Hit Big Financial Goals

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We all have financial goals we’d love to hit “someday” when we have more money. For you, that might be a new house, a car, a vacation or even an early retirement. Sometimes these goals sound so pie-in-the-sky enormous that you’re too intimidated to get started. But saving for anything means starting small, and taking that first step forward. Here’s what to do next time you’re feeling like giving Continue Reading

Open Enrollment: Why You Should Review Your Benefits Every Year

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If you barely take a second glance at your benefits when open enrollment rolls around, you’re not alone. According to a 2017 Aflac survey, more than 90% of employees keep the same benefits they had last year. And that could cost you a potentially significant amount of cash. So when you get the email from your company about open enrollment, it’s worth it to take some time and look at what you’re Continue Reading

Should You Save for Retirement or Pay Off Student Loans?

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If you’ve got student loans outstanding, it’s a common predicament - should you pay off those loans as quickly as possible first, or save for retirement? The short answer is this: save for retirement, usually. You can't use a loan to pay for your retirement. But I’ll break that down and explain why that’s important, and when you might want to focus on paying off debt instead: Save for Continue Reading

Minimalism vs. Frugality: How to Use Them to Improve Your Life

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As our lives have become overrun by stuff, there is a big push to simplify and save money. These two ideas come down to two big buzz words in the personal finance world: minimalism vs. frugality. There are big benefits to having less - like lower stress levels, better mental health and more time. There are obvious benefits to spending less too, like saving money, paying down debt and freeing up Continue Reading

How to Invest Your 529 Plan

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A 529 Plan is a popular savings vehicle for a college education, and with good reason: they offer flexibility and decent tax breaks in a relatively simple package. But when it comes time to invest your 529 Plan, it’s easy to get tripped up. Should you invest in your state’s 529 plan? The beauty of a 529 plan is that you’re not stuck with your own state’s version. However, that also tends to Continue Reading

Your Richest Life Turns 4!

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Cheers to four years! As Your Richest Life comes up on another birthday, I want to take some time to reflect on the past year and all that came along with it. I think it's so important to stop and look at the progress you're making. A lot can happen in a year!  Here are more highlights from the past year: I was honored to speak at industry events and women's conferences like the PWA Women's Continue Reading

Is a Physician Mortgage Loan Right for You?

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Physicians coming out of medical school and residency are in a unique situation financially. They aren’t making much money yet, they’re usually saddled with a ton of debt, and they have very high earning potential. Normally, it would be challenging for them to secure a mortgage loan because of their current debt-to-income ratio. That’s where the physician mortgage loan comes in. Physician Continue Reading

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Katie Brewer, CFP® is a Dallas, Fort Worth, and online fee-only financial planner with over 10 years of experience. Her passion is helping clients get their financial lives in order to start living their richest lives.

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