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What one thing can you do today to change the course of your financial future? Having a written financial plan can dramatically increase the chances you’ll reach your retirement goals. Yet, according to Schwab, only 33% of Americans have one! A One-Page Financial Plan helps distinguish the overlap of things that are actually important and […]
Stress testing your financial plan entails looking at if your life changes, how is that going to impact your numbers, or how far can you push your financial plan until it breaks. Amy Cattelino, CFP®, AIF® covers the basics – from the variables to consider to the methods you can use. FREE GUIDE | Retirement […]
Saving for retirement is hard enough, but even once we’re on the right track, there are obstacles that can derail us – and unfortunately, we’re one of the biggest ones. Matt Balderston, CFP®, AIF® covers a couple of the most common behaviors we all should try to avoid. FREE GUIDE | Tips to Fast Track […]
Got off to a slow start on planning for retirement? Hillel Katzeff, CFP® will get you on “The Fast Track to Retirement,” covering 5 key points: educate yourself, prioritize yourself, create a plan, keep more of what you make, and finally and most importantly, take action! FREE GUIDE | Tips to Fast Track Your Retirement […]
Are you in the most critical zone of your investment life? Do you know what that critical zone is and how important it is to ensure you make the right moves now? In your financial planning life, there are three phases of investment savings. There is the accumulation phase, the preservation phase, and the distribution […]
If you want to help your child pay for college, or even cover their whole education expense, diverting money earmarked for retirement savings or taking withdrawals from your employer-sponsored retirement plan is one of the fastest ways to derail your retirement. Bryan Ross, CFP®, AIF®, financial planner at Pure Financial Advisors, covers the basics on […]
Has the thought of how to pay for college expenses kept you up at night? It shouldn’t! Sometimes all you need is a plan and knowing what are the best options that relate to your situation. Johnson Andrews, CFP®, financial planner at Pure Financial Advisors, covers three popular college saving plans and their pros and […]
Richard Alexander, CFP®, AIF®, takes you through step by step: Step 1: How much do you have saved toward retirement? Step 2: How much do you plan to spend in retirement? Step 3: Add up the income streams you’ll have coming in during retirement Step 4: Calculate the difference between your income and spending Step […]
A lot of people have no idea how to determine if they’re ready to retire. Annie Chen, CFP®, AIF® will show you in just a few simple steps how to at least determine if you’re on track, along with a few additional considerations to help your transition into retirement go more smoothly. If you haven’t […]
Crypto for beginners: what should you consider before you do any cryptocurrency trading? Brian Perry, CFP®, AIF®, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Pure Financial Advisors outlines the crypto pros and cons. Using the five-year returns of Bitcoin to illustrate the excessively high volatility of digital currencies, Brian discusses whether cryptocurrency effectively functions […]
“Our young people are far more capable and far more aware of the world around them than we give them credit for. So start early, and don’t be afraid to have tough conversations about money.” – Sidd Vivek, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of San Diego April is Financial Literacy Month, highlighting the importance of […]
April is Financial Literacy Month! Starting your career, getting your first job, or just getting started managing your money? David Cook, CFP®, explains how increasing your knowledge of earnings and income, spending, saving, investing, borrowing and debt is an important part of your financial journey. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES: • Investment […]
April is Financial Literacy Month, an effort to highlight the need for more financial education for both adults and our nation’s youth. Why is it important for young people to understand and be able to use financial skills like managing money, budgeting, and investing? According to the ChooseFI Foundation: 74% of teens don’t feel confident […]
There are two main classifications to understand when investing in the US and foreign countries: Developed Markets & Emerging Markets. How do they differ, and what investing risks are involved? Ryan Miiller, CFP®, financial planner at Pure Financial Advisors, explains the differences to help you properly diversify your retirement investment portfolio. DOWNLOAD | Beyond Borders: […]
International investing has become a component to achieving strong portfolio diversification. While the benefits are lucrative, you must pay attention to the risks as well. Peter Keller, Senior Financial Planner, CFP®, AIF® explains how investment in foreign securities serves as part of an overall investing strategy. DOWNLOAD | Beyond Borders: Global Investing Guide Subscribe […]
