14 February, 2019
A Q&A on Target Date Funds: An All-in-One Solution?
According to recent studies from Pensions & Investments, of the $3.7 trillion in defined contribution assets, 20 percent comes from target date funds. Since 2015, there has been a steady increase in these vehicles. We sat down with Denny Baish, senior investment analyst and portfolio manager, to hear his thoughts on target date funds, and the ins and outs that[...] Continue reading11 February, 2019
Do Millennials Need a Prenup?
Before tying the knot, it’s important to talk about money and goals with your significant other — it’s something we’ve discussed before on Ramparts. Getting each person on the same page is essential for a harmonious financial future together. Increasingly, part of that discussion for millennials includes prenuptial agreements (prenup). What’s causing the[...] Continue reading13 November, 2018
Tip of the Month: Year-End Planning
Financial planning and check-ups on your goals can and should be done throughout the year. However, as you approach year-end, now is the time to get your financial house in order. Before you head into the New Year and create new financial goals and resolutions, we’d like to provide some tips to consider at year-end that may help springboard you into financial success in[...] Continue reading16 October, 2018
New to Motherhood? Financial Tactics for Different Scenarios
I recently came across an interesting article in MarketWatch that highlighted the financial and lifestyle stressors that many new mothers experience. The “mommy effect,” as the author calls it, is something many young women may experience - being new to motherhood, trying to juggle a career, an expanding family, and even their changing views on employment. While[...] Continue reading2 August, 2018