If you’re a college-bound student, it’s time to start dealing with your money seriously and responsibly. Your future self will thank you!
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Your first salary negotiation: 6 tips for twentysomethings
Posted on Categories Navigate life changesLeave a comment on Your first salary negotiation: 6 tips for twentysomethingsDid you know? Not negotiating a fair salary at the beginning of your career is like leaving anywhere between $1 million and $1.5 million on the table in lost earnings over your lifetime.
Should you get long term care insurance?
Posted on Categories Navigate life changes, Save for retirement3 Comments on Should you get long term care insurance?A SUM180 member recently asked us about long term care insurance. “Is it worth it? Couldn’t I just start saving in an IRA or Roth IRA account myself, and eventually use that for long term care?” Here’s how I see it.
5 Ways Women Can Start Building Their Money Despite the Gender Pay Gap
Posted on Categories Grow your savingsLeave a comment on 5 Ways Women Can Start Building Their Money Despite the Gender Pay GapWe must continue to work collectively toward systemic change that addresses the gender pay gap, but every woman must also take individual action to protect her own financial health and that of her family. To women who want to start building a more secure future despite the gender pay gap, I recommend the following steps.
Webcast: The decline in home ownership, and why it matters
Posted on Categories Buy a house, WebcastLeave a comment on Webcast: The decline in home ownership, and why it mattersIn this week’s webcast, we talked about the issue of declining home ownership, why buying a home might be beneficial to you, how much home you can afford, and how to refinance your home to get the best bang for your buck.
Webcast: How to manage credit card debt
Posted on Categories Manage your debt, WebcastLeave a comment on Webcast: How to manage credit card debtIn this week’s webcast, we’re unpacking the difficult, widespread issue of credit card debt. We share a few tips and personal anecdotes to help you pay down your debt and get on the right track for financial success.
5 more signs that you should find a new financial adviser
Posted on Categories Get to know our advisersLeave a comment on 5 more signs that you should find a new financial adviserWebcast: Managing student debt, plus: Where should you be financially 5 years after graduation?
Posted on Categories Manage your debt, WebcastLeave a comment on Webcast: Managing student debt, plus: Where should you be financially 5 years after graduation?Tonight we talk about the challenges that college graduates face especially as they try to manage student debt while also getting their savings started.
Webcast: Retirement crisis: Do you have enough?
Posted on Categories Save for retirement, Webcast1 Comment on Webcast: Retirement crisis: Do you have enough?Women on average have $25,000 in investments for their retirement, while men have $37,000 on average for retirement. Neither number is enough. The good news is, for most people, there’s a way to make it work, with the right amount of planning.