Facing up to the reality of a failed marriage is one of the most difficult life passages anyone can be called to make. No matter who initiates the dissolution of a marriage, it is tough for everyone involved: emotionally, legally, socially, and financially.
While it is true that the overall rate of divorce in the US is falling, there is one segment of the population that is running counter to the trend: divorces in marriages that have lasted 30 years or more.
Are you expecting the pitter-patter of tiny feet? Congratulations! The arrival of a new family member is undoubtedly a momentous occasion filled with joy and anticipation. However, it also brings with it a host of financial considerations that can often be overwhelming.
In a recent article published by CNBC about expats, taxes, and citizenship renunciation, certified financial planner with The Planning Center in New Orleans, H. Jude Boudreaux,
The main reason we invest is to make money, but it’s also important to understand how the government’s share is calculated and how it affects your outcomes.
What can you do to prepare for making a mid-life career shift? While it’s probably not possible to completely eliminate all the unknowns and the stress that goes with them, there are some things you can do to take control in certain areas.
We are delighted to share noteworthy news – the Aligned Money podcast has recently featured the financial planning expertise of Andy Baxley. Andy, a Certified Financial
Recently featured in NAPFA Advisor, The Planning Center has garnered recognition for its unique and multi-generational approach to financial planning. Leading this innovative strategy is Michael
In this post, I aim to demystify TIAA’s structure by breaking it down into 7 distinct layers. We will start with the broadest layer (TIAA itself) and work our way down to the most specific (the individual investments available to you in your TIAA contracts).
Phased retirement programs have long been a tool used by universities to retain key faculty members, facilitate institutional knowledge transfer, manage costs, and attract new talent.
As a professional financial advisor dedicated to helping professors plan for retirement, I’m an advocate for phased retirement programs, but that doesn’t mean they are right for everyone.
“Retirement age” doesn’t mean the same thing it did twenty years ago—or even ten years ago. From the “FIRE” movement—with advocates focused on retiring in their 50s or younger—to those pursuing a “second act”—a second career following a full first career—retirement age has come to mean many different things to many different people. But what’s the right age for you? Our article can help you decide.
An older businessman once asked a young associate what the term “financial independence” meant to him. The young man thought a moment, then replied, “It’s when your paycheck is always enough to take care of your expenses.” The older man smiled and shook his head. “Financial independence,” he said, “is when it doesn’t matter whether you get a paycheck or not.”
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Suite B
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Suite 701
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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