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6 Financial Planning Moves for your 40s

November 7, 2017 By Katie Brewer

financial planning moves for 40s

  The financial planning moves that helped you build a foundation or support your family awhile ago may not be enough now that you’re in your forties. This decade might be the first time you really feel the pressure of a looming retirement, send your kids off to college, or debate downsizing your family home. Wherever you are in your forties, there are some universal money moves Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement, Retirement Planning Tagged With: 40s money tips, financial planning in your 40s, investing, investing in your 40s

Best Physician Money Books for Investing & Financial Planning

August 23, 2017 By Katie Brewer

Money books for physicians

When clients ask for book recommendations, I like to give them titles that are as helpful to their lifestyles and careers as possible. This list isn’t necessarily physician-specific, but they do address some of the common themes and questions that come up for doctors planning out their finances. Here are some of my picks for physician money books for doctors: Investing Books for Doctors The Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning, Investing Tagged With: financial planning books, investing books, money books for doctors, physician money books

Is Investment Real Estate Right for You?

July 26, 2017 By Katie Brewer

Investment Real Estate

Investment real estate can be an excellent option for growing your wealth. It can offer you long-term income, it can increase in value over time, and it can be a natural fit for your overall wealth-building strategy. But it is absolutely not a one-size-fits-all investment option. So, how do you know if investment real estate is going to give you the return that you’re hoping for? Start Continue Reading

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Investing, Selling a Home Tagged With: investment property, investment real estate, real estate, rental property

Your Tax Refund: How to Use It

April 26, 2017 By Katie Brewer

Your tax refund

  Another tax season has come and gone, and if you're receiving a tax refund, you may be wondering what to do with it. First of all, if your refund seems too large, you might want to check your withholdings. That money could be better spent throughout the year. If you've had any major life changes - marriage, divorce, new baby, new job - make sure your W4 reflects that. The same Continue Reading

Filed Under: Investing, Tax Tagged With: tax refund, tax season, taxes

Refreshing Your Portfolio for the Best Growth

January 19, 2017 By Katie Brewer

It's a good idea to check your portfolio at least once a year to make sure it aligns with your financial goals. If you're like many investors, you look closely at your next move but forget to assess the big picture. Here are some tips to shape up your portfolio: Get a clear idea of your investments You can't make sure your portfolio is balanced if you don't understand how your investments Continue Reading

Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: balancing portfolio, bonds, investments, portfolio, retirement, stocks

How to Earn More from Investing in Yourself

November 9, 2016 By Katie Brewer

You can have excellent savings, a rewarding career, a healthy retirement account, and a well-rounded portfolio and still feel trapped. If you're working hard on growing in your job, or investing time in your relationships with loved ones, it can be easy to forget about the most beneficial thing to invest in: you. You are your greatest asset. If you should lose your job, or suffer a serious Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning, Investing Tagged With: investing in yourself, personal development

5 Ways to Maximize Your Inheritance

September 13, 2016 By Katie Brewer

When you receive an inheritance, regardless of amount, you're going to need to figure out how to put it to its best use. Depending on who left it to you, you may have different emotions and ideas surrounding that decision. Here are some of the most common questions and scenarios you might face with an inheritance - and the best ways to deal with it going forward: How should I put this to the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Investing Tagged With: inheritance, investing an inheritance, managing an inheritance

Why Life Insurance is NOT an Investment

June 30, 2016 By Katie Brewer

why life insurance is not an investment

If you consider life insurance an investment, you're not alone. Permanent life insurance is often sold as an investment wrapped up in an insurance policy, but don't be too hasty to sign off on the dotted line on a certain product. There may be better options for you, and far better investments. Here's what you need to know before shopping for life insurance: If you're a more visual learner, Continue Reading

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Insurance, Investing, Retirement Planning Tagged With: insurance, insurance as an investment, investing, is insurance a good investment, life insurance, permanent insurance, term life insurance, whole life insurance

Your Year-End Financial Checklist

December 18, 2015 By Katie Brewer

Your Year-End Financial Checklist

Managing your money to reach your financial goals is a never-ending activity. But as the end of the year approaches, there’s still time to make progress towards your yearly goals. Use this financial checklist to see if there's anything you can do before the end of the year. With the tax year winding to a close, a few moves might make a big difference.  1.  Review Your Year Every financial move Continue Reading

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement Planning, Tax Tagged With: financial checklist, new years, year end planning. tax planning

Take the Guesswork Out of Your 401(k) Investments

October 21, 2015 By Katie Brewer

Take the Guesswork Out of Your 401(k) Investments

One of the easiest ways to build up a nest egg is to participate in a 401(k) plan. It’s automatic, it’s easy to set up, and your employer may even give you free money in the form of a company match. Participants can defer taxes until their later years in a Traditional 401(k) or pay taxes now and have tax free income in a Roth 401(k). About 52 million Americans invest in a 401(k) every Continue Reading

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Investing

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