by Ryan Stille | May 13, 2020 | Financial Planning, Large Purchases, Savings
Spending the past nine weeks at home may have you contemplating some capital improvements when life returns to normal. Every project comes with a price tag, how you decide to pay for renovations small or large has an impact on your financial plan. Let’s take a...
by Ryan Stille | May 6, 2020 | Financial Planning, Investments, Retirement, Savings
Now is a good time to reflect on current spending as we work and live from home. Spending in some areas may be up while other discretionary spending is likely down. It’s possible more cash has accumulated in your bank accounts as non-essential spending has declined...
by Ryan Stille | May 5, 2020 | Financial Planning, Investments, Retirement, Savings, Taxes, Values
Every professional and family needs a safety net to protect what is important to them. This “safety net” is unique depending on who you are, what you care about, and where you are in life. Life moves quickly and it’s important to ensure your safety net is keeping...
by Ryan Stille | Apr 28, 2020 | Financial Planning, Investments, Savings
Financial planning is a lot like baking a cake or making a batch of cookies. Most recipes will use similar ingredients such as flower, sugar, and milk. However, there is still quite a bit you can customize, substitute, or make your own. Some of this comes in the...
by Ryan Stille | Apr 23, 2020 | Financial Planning, Retirement, Savings, Taxes
April is financial literacy month and it couldn’t arrive at a better time. Given our current circumstances and being hunkered-down at home, its natural for your financials to receive less attention than they deserve. There are several steps, outlined below, that may...
by Ryan Stille | Apr 16, 2020 | Family, Financial Planning, Savings
I’ve written a fair bit about planning, investing, and good financial behavior for mom and dad, but what about the kids? Here’s a list of ideas to share with your kids in an effort to grow their knowledge on the topic of money and investing. Pay your kids an...
