Enhance Today | Enrich Tomorrow
There is a companion podcast for this post available. You can listen through the player above, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Music legend Prince died at age 57 this year, shocking fans everywhere. With no current wife or children, he…
Think back to those wonderful days leading up to your graduation. Your time was likely spent attempting to secure a job, celebrating with friends and family and receiving gifts. But how many of those we’re memorable? How would you’ve liked…
What if you could save an additional $1,500 each year? After 30 years you would have $119,000, assuming the money was invested and you got a 6% return. That $1,500 each year — just $125 a month — can add up to…
I’m not sure about you, but we haven’t met many people that wouldn’t love to lower their tax payments. As we move in to the heart of tax season, do you find yourself wondering every year around this time, what other…
I recently read an article on how to save $1 million. The answer: “Fire your financial advisor.” As a financial advisor and the father of four young children, it got me thinking: Do I need to switch careers? And, more…
We recently hosted our first college planning night to help individuals and families make smart college decisions. The discussion focused on families with children at or near college, but is relevant for kids of all ages. Paying for college involves…
So many of us get charged up and rattle off an impressive list of goals but then struggle to follow through. The disconnect between creating and accomplishing is where life change gets stuck. Months pass and we realize our lives are…
As we did last year, Financial Symmetry has covered several current events on our blog throughout 2015, and here are what we think the Top 10 Economic Stories of the Year have been: Fed Rate Increase On December 15, 2015…
Is a financial advisor’s fee worth it? Couldn’t you do better job managing your own investments and avoiding that cost? According to Vanguard, the leader in do-it-yourself (DIY) investing, they believe a financial advisor can add approximately three percentage points…
The most fundamental issue facing fund investors is also the subject of what might be the most hotly contested debate in the financial services industry: Are actively managed funds or passively managed funds the better option? Actively managed funds are run…
