Posts Tagged ‘financials’

Summertime and Financial Organization

Saturday, July 21st, 2018

Summertime is a great time to get organized.

From a tax or portfolio management perspective, the dog days of summer don’t have much going on. But it’s still a great time to organize your financial records and get ready for the second half of the year.

How easy is it for you to put your hands on bank statements, tax receipts, IRAs or estate planning documents? Office supply stores have sturdy file boxes for keeping all your records in one place. Set up file folders to contain all your most important financial papers and records.

When Employees Retire Matters to Them… and to Employers

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

Americans pride themselves on making their own decisions, and when to retire is an important one. But it takes money to retire, and the shift away from traditional pension plans leaves many Americans ill-prepared to retire when they want to. Employees who struggle with their finances find it challenging to save enough to retire on their own terms.

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Dreaming of a Royal Retirement?

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Cash flow is king when thinking about your financial future

 

Cash flow is like the water in the moat surrounding a successful retirement. It’s an essential element of financial planning that can help you defend your castle against unexpected expenses, coffer-raiding or overspending. Cash flow planning combines five interdependent activities: setting goals, establishing an emergency fund, calculating your net worth, recording expenses & communicating your wishes to your loved ones — the five elements of cash flow planning.

Look from the Tower: Set Goals
It’s impossible to plan without having a goal in mind. When it comes to your future finances, start with the basics, whether it’s to pay down school loans or to establish a three-month emergency fund. (more…)