To Be, Or Not Airbnb. Should I invest in an Airbnb property? A recent trend over the past few years is to buy residential properties and rent them out as a vacation or short-term rental through websites such as Airbnb or VRBO. Investment properties aren’t new, but this technology promises to put Read more…
Best Investment Accounts for Children
Having a child is a unique combination of exhausting, exhilarating, rewarding and terrifying. It may be the last thing on your mind during the early days of parenthood, but chances are there will come a day when your child no longer lives under your roof. And it’s never too early to start planning Read more…
What is an Investment Policy Statement (IPS)?
When considering outsourcing your investment management—whether for your personal finances your business or a nonprofit board you serve on, having a mutually agreed upon statement for how your investments will be managed is key to building a healthy, goal-focused relationship with your chosen Read more…
Top Questions to Ask About Your Restricted Stock Units Grant
You’ve just been granted restricted stock units (RSUs). Congratulations! You’re likely here because you’re curious to know what questions you should ask your employer or your financial advisor about this unique income stream to avoid unexpected surprises in the form of an outsized tax bill or Read more…
RSUs vs. RSAs: A Guide to Understanding Key Differences and Tax Treatment
When it comes to employee compensation, one size rarely fits all. Companies often customize equity awards to align with their goals and incentivize employee performance. For many, this means one of a few popular options: stock options, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) Restricted Stock Units Read more…
Goodbye, Daycare Bills: How to Adjust Your Financial Plan When Significant Spending Changes Happen
If you have kids under the age of 5, go ahead and bookmark this article for a later time and walk away. I mean it. Go hold your little one, smell that new baby smell, snuggle with your toddler, read to them. Read more…
The Ultimate Checklist for End-of-Year Financial Planning: 10 Tips to Align Your Money & Goals
It is hard to believe we are already approaching the end of another year. With holiday gatherings to plan and shopping sprees we can't miss, financial planning might not be at the top of our minds this season. Read more…
Financial New Year's Resolutions You Shouldn't Wait to Tackle
We have all been there: waiting with optimism for the beginning of a new year so this time around we can make real, impactful changes in our finances and lives. But before we know it, the “new year” is now “last year,” and we haven’t made much progress towards major milestones in our financial Read more…
Unmasking Financial Advice Scams: How to Spot One and Ways to Protect Yourself
We all do it. We use internet search tools to find everything from restaurant reviews to advice on businesses we may want to work with. Read more…
The Simple Savings Strategy Most High-Income Earners Overlook
For high-income executives, the road to financial independence might feel well-paved thanks to high earnings. However, competing financial demands ranging from a mortgage and lifestyle expenses to daycare costs or college savings can derail even the best-laid plans. Read more…