Posts Tagged ‘financial goals’
Making the Most of a Financial Windfall
Whether it’s tied to performance, holiday profits or a tax refund, nothing beats the joy of receiving a bonus. But resist the temptation to blow it all on something that could be short-lived. Instead, consider the following, all of which can have a lasting impact. Pay down debt. If you’re carrying a credit card balance…
Read MoreHow to Deal With Financial Anxiety
When unexpected or worrisome financial news hits, what do you do? Constantly checking your portfolio can derail you from long-term goals, while having zero awareness of your finances can lead to reckless overspending or other bad behavior. Information travels faster than ever these days, and it’s easy for investors to feel alarmed or panicked about…
Read More3 Life Changes That Call for Review
Financial planning is an ongoing process meant to build and protect your wealth as you go through life. Along the way, certain milestones can have an impact on your financial goals. When these crop up, it’s important to consider making adjustments to your strategy sooner rather than later. While it’s by no means a conclusive…
Read MoreOrderly Savings
Depending upon your circumstances and everyone’s is different, the order that you prioritize for investing may vary. However, in general most people should prioritize investing for the short-term and then the long-term. Short-term investing, which I prefer to call savings, is most commonly for an emergency fund. An emergency fund is basically a small accumulation…
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