Getting Strategic with Social Security
While social security should be just a portion of your overall retirement strategy, it’s an important part to get right. Grab a copy of our new resource that provides information on how the Social Security system works and strategies for getting the best benefit possible. http://bit.ly/2mbu0xF.
Boss Ladies of Chicago
Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S. but has the highest concentration of women founders. With such a large population of boss ladies in our great city, we thought it was time to celebrate the work being done by six of these visionaries. Take a look at this. http://bit.ly/bossladieschicago
Pro Vs. Self-Managed
In 2018, the S&P 500 was down -4.38% and the average investor lost -9.42%. (DALBAR) Emotional decision-making was a major factor, and we explored this topic in a recent article here. bit.ly/2Zmo1Vu
Ultimate College Checklist
With summer in the air, it means fall is just around the corner. And, for many, that means kids heading off to college. We share a checklist of 13 critical items that should be addressed before your child starts classes. http://bit.ly/2KLR0P0
Thriving in the Gig Economy
Approximately 57 million Americans participate in the gig economy. While the gig economy has been around forever, the number of freelancers has increased exponentially. The need for these freelancers and side hustlers to save for retirement is greater than ever. Check out our new piece where we examine 4 critical areas of personal finance that should be a focus for freelancers looking to get ahead. http://bit.ly/2L0puN0
Identity Theft. Eight Steps to take if you are a victim.
You’ve spent years building, managing, and securing your financial life. But what happens if your identity is stolen? Unfortunately, it happens regularly. In 2018, over 5.5% of consumers had their identity stolen. Take a look at the 8 things you can do immediately if you’re a victim of identity theft. http://bit.ly/2Wdlwap
59 ½. Why is this age so important?
If you’re 59½ and believe you’re not financially equipped for retirement, there’s still hope. The IRS grants those at that age special allowances to help bolster their retirement savings. Learn more about how to build your retirement savings before it’s too late. http://bit.ly/59andahalf.
Six Steps to a College Internship
Higher education has been in the news a lot recently – both because of March Madness and the College Admissions Scandal – so we wanted to explore the topic further and share insights on how to land a summer internship that can build a student’s personal brand the right way. Take a look at our new article here http://bit.ly/college_internships
Budgeting & Beyond
Ready to get serious about budgeting?
Read this article first where we share 4 pro tips that we’ve learned over the years. http://bit.ly/budgetingandbeyond
Apps and Life Hacks
While tax season has nearly come and gone, it’s always nice to have a few ideas to help you close out the current tax season and plan for next year. We’ve curated a few of our favorite apps and life hacks that can help you get and stay organized. And, if you enjoy this piece (or if you’re not a technology buff), we hope you’ll share it with someone who is. http://bit.ly/appsandhacks
