What Are Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)?

You may have heard people refer to required minimum distributions (RMDs) and wondered what that means. RMDs are related to your retirement savings, and you should understand RMD rules to ensure you meet government requirements. The guidelines for RMDs can change from year to year, so make sure you look for the latest updates. What Are RMDs? Required minimum[...] Continue reading

Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor

Written by: Emily Franco, CFP® | Financial Advisor What to Know Before Meeting With a Financial Advisor Deciding to work with a financial advisor is a big decision. After all, they'll be in charge of managing your personal finances and long-term investment strategy. What you do with your money impacts your future. You want to make sure you'll be working with a[...] Continue reading

Why You Need a Living Will

A living will is a legal document known by various terms, including an advanced directive, healthcare directive, or a declaration regarding life-prolonging purposes. This document is something that nearly everyone should have, since it's often used in sudden or unexpected circumstances. What Is a Living Will? If you're terminally ill or injured and unconscious, a living[...] Continue reading

How to Hire a Financial Advisor

While most people need a good financial planner at some point in their lives, few know how to find an advisor they can trust. Maybe you're looking to start saving for retirement or get advice on buying your first house. Whatever the reason, financial advisors can help you get what you need from your finances at the least risk to you. Choosing a Financial Advisor If you[...] Continue reading

Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting, chaotic process. However, you can make it a little easier by understanding some basic tips about saving, loans and buying. Preparing to Buy Before you jump into the search for your perfect house, you should make some preparations: Start saving early:In addition to the base costs of down payments and moving expenses, the path[...] Continue reading