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How much money does it take to be “wealthy” in America? According to the 2018 Modern Wealth Index by Charles Schwab*, Americans claimed on average that a net worth of $2.4 million dollars makes you “wealthy”. However, the survey also found that many Americans did not define wealth only by net worth. In fact, the most popular definition of wealth did not include money at all; the largest group of Americans considered wealth to be living a “stress-free” life and experiencing “peace of mind.”

Creating and contributing to a college savings plan enables you to financially support your children in their educational goals. Although saving such a hefty sum of money may seem daunting, these three key principles will help you create a personalized plan to save for your children’s college with ease. 

For many retired and near-retired individuals, Social Security benefits constitute the foundation of their future income. However, when making the transition to retirement, deciding when and how to start taking Social Security can be the most stressful part of the process. These three fundamentals can speed you on your way.

Does your financial advisor serve your best interests or their own?  This article, recently published on KSL360, updates the current legal findings regarding the “fiduciary rule” for financial advisors. On March 15th, 2018 the Fifth Circuit US Court of Appeals struck down the Department of Labor’s “fiduciary rule” law. Also commonly called the “conflict of…

Why is working with a fiduciary as your financial advisor so important? In our several decades of combined experience, too few prospective clients understand the fiduciary relationship, its importance, and the risk they assume when hiring an advisor without it.

Would you like an early retirement? How does financial independence sound? Whether your retirement goals include shifting to part-time, making a hobby your new career or 10 am tee times by age 60, making smarter decisions with your money now can make those goals attainable.