Dec 10, 2022
In this episode, we tackle the question of whether it’s better to buy or lease when looking to get a new car. We start with a high-level overview, walk through some of the pros and cons of leasing, explain the pros and cons of buying, and based on that discussion tie it all together by sharing our overall thoughts...
Nov 10, 2022
In this episode, we share our checklist of financial planning items we’ve found helpful to address (or revisit) as you approach the end of the year when managing your finances and looking to optimize the many moving parts. While it’s not an exhaustive list, we cover things such as confirming employer retirement...
Oct 10, 2022
Whether it’s a new car in a year, college for the kids in five years, or retirement in 10 years, we all have goals that are important to us. And while being aware of our goals is an important first step, there’s much more that goes into actually planning for and achieving a goal. In this episode, we share a...
Sep 10, 2022
As much as we all like to see the stock market go up, periodic pullbacks and bear markets are inevitable. And while these periods don’t feel great for any type of investor, they can be especially stressful if you’re retired and are withdrawing from your investments to fund your lifestyle (what we call your...
Aug 10, 2022
Target date investment funds are an increasingly common option in many employer retirement savings plans (such as 401ks and 403bs). Yet despite their prevalence, not everyone understands exactly what they are and how they work, so this episode is dedicated to a deeper dive. We start out by explaining what target date...