From “Me” to “We”
Learning to talk about money as a couple. Spring is around the corner and love is in the air. For a lot of people, romance means pink hearts and chocolate. But if you’re ready to get serious about your relationship, you might be thinking in terms of choosing a partner whose values align with yours.…
Read MoreWhat Wise Investors Should Know About Bitcoin
Over the last several years, cryptocurrency has seen a number of ups and downs in the market. Some investors have come away big winners from the crypto boom, but others have been less fortunate. Lately there has been a renewed interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies following Donald Trump’s reelection. In the run-up to the…
Read MoreFlexing the Muscle of Generosity
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. — Proverbs 22:9 Like any other financial skill, generosity doesn’t always come naturally. If you’ve never had money of your own before, you may not have had any opportunity to give. You may like the idea of giving to charity but…
Read MoreEstate Planning Basics
You’ve just finished paying a few thousand dollars to an estate lawyer to draw up a will or trust. You’ve named executors and trustees and appointed a financial power of attorney. You’ve even drafted a living will and advanced directive and chosen your medical agent. You’re all finished with estate planning, right? Not so fast.…
Read MoreSticking to Your Spending Plan
As we talked about in Part 2 of our series, understanding the uses of money and creating a money plan that considers every category is important. But a budget is only helpful if you follow it, and sticking to a plan in the face of temptation isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips for…
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