Save & Invest Even if Money Is Tight

Save & Invest Even if Money Is Tight

For millennials, today is the right time. Provided by Brower Financial Group. If you are under 30, you have likely heard that now is the ideal time to save and invest. You know that the power of compound interest is on your side; you recognize the potential advantages...
Leaving a Legacy to Your Grandkids

Leaving a Legacy to Your Grandkids

Now is the time to explore the possibilities. Provided by Brower Financial Group Grandparents Day provides a reminder of the bond between grandparents and grandchildren and the importance of family legacies. A family legacy can have multiple aspects. It can include...
Should You Use 529 Plan Funds on K-12 Education?

Should You Use 529 Plan Funds on K-12 Education?

Federal law says you can, but you may want to think twice about it. When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act into law late in 2017, new possibilities emerged for the tax-advantaged investment vehicles known as 529 college savings plans. Funds from these...
Weekly Economic Update | 7/3

Weekly Economic Update | 7/3

In this week’s recap: a consumer spending miss, a slight decline in confidence, a wave of new home buying, and the end of a good quarter for equities.   INCOME AND SPENDING RISE, ALONG WITH CORE INFLATION According to the latest monthly Department of Commerce...
Should Couples Combine Their Finances?

Should Couples Combine Their Finances?

To consolidate or not: that is the question. Some couples elect to consolidate their personal finances, while others largely keep their financial lives separate. What choice might suit your household?   The first question is: how do you and your partner view money...
Is It Time to Stop Procrastinating About Your Financial Plan?

Is It Time to Stop Procrastinating About Your Financial Plan?

Some things to think about as you get started with your strategy.  First, look at your expenses and your debt. Review your core living expenses (such as a mortgage payment, car payment, etc.). Can any core expenses be reduced? Investing aside, you position yourself to...