Financially Speaking Blog
Do You Know Your Financial Time Horizon?
The horizon can tell us quite a bit about what’s coming. On a warm summer night, you can look out at the horizon to see if a storm is brewing…
Six Steps to Starting a New Business
An extraordinary number of new business applications – nearly 5.4 million – were filed in 2021, far surpassing the previous record of 4.4 million set in 2020.1 Although some of…
Should You Consider Tapping The Equity In Your Home?
With home values skyrocketing recently, your home may be one of your largest assets. Using home equity to help finance other financial objectives is a strategy many people consider, but…
Making Sense Of The Fed’s Rate Increase
Though many financial experts had long been expecting it, when the news broke on May 4 that the Fed was raising the interest rate by a half-point, it still felt…
Working While Receiving Social Security Benefits
The COVID-19 recession and the continuing pandemic pushed many older workers into retirement earlier than they had anticipated. A little more than 50% of Americans age 55 and older said…
401(k) Mistakes You Have to Avoid
401(k)s are an essential part of retirement planning for many Americans. Because of their importance, it’s critical to avoid making mistakes with a 401(k) strategy. Make sure you know what…