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Inflation and How It Affects Every Industry
Inflation is the rate at which the cost of goods and services rises. Inflation affects and is measured by the consumer price index (CPI), which monitors the average prices of goods and services across categories like food, vehicles, apparel, and healthcare services.
What Do Rising Home Prices Mean for Your Estate?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been rising home prices. According to Fannie Mae, they’ll continue to climb by 11.2% this year and expand at a more modest rate in 2023.
Planning for Long Term Care with PTSD in Mind
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed a terrifying event.
Considering Investing in Today’s Real Estate Market?
If you currently invest in real estate or if you plan on investing in today’s real estate market, it’s essential to understand its risks.
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Yearly Financial Review
No matter your age or stage of life, it’s essential to conduct a yearly financial review with your financial professional. A financial review will allow you to take a close look at your finances, assess the success of various strategies, and determine whether you need to make any changes.
December 3rd is National Roof Over Your Head Day
The basic necessity of having a roof over your head is often overlooked. It is essential to having a happy and successful life. National Roof Over Your Head Day is celebrated every year on December 3rd and serves as a reminder of the affordable housing issues in the U.S.
January is International Wealth Mentality Month
Becoming wealthy or increasing your existing assets is a common goal many people have. Both can be accomplished when you adopt a wealth mentality by spending less, saving more, and looking for ways to improve your financial situation.
Backdoor Roth IRA Conversions: What You Need to Know For 2022
Some changes are coming for converting your traditional to a Roth IRA as part of the Build Back Better Bill that the U.S. House approved in November 2021. If you are considering a ‘backdoor’ Roth IRA conversion or are curious about what it is, this article will help you understand the changes coming to this strategy starting in 2022.
8 Financial Goals for the New Year
Writing down your financial goals for this year and having them visible is essential to your success. Much like a written financial plan, you are more likely to follow your financial goals when they are in writing.
After you’ve written down your goals, tell others about them, your progress, and your failures to help you be accountable to them. Here are eight financial goals to implement this year to help set you up for financial security:
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: How to Reduce Your Risk
With billions of people connected through technology delivered through multiple devices, the likelihood of a data privacy security leak and cyber-attacks will not decrease but will continue to increase. Continue on to read more about data privacy and cybersecurity and reducing risk.
