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After the Financial Crisis of 2008, the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate to historic and near-historic lows that lasted for more than a decade. Read more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Suddenly receiving a large windfall of cash—whether planned for or unexpected—is typically a great feeling. But that joy can often be partnered with stress about how to best manage the sudden influx so that it best supports your overall financial goals and investment strategy. Read more…

It’s a common misconception when working with a wealth manager or financial advisor that you suddenly have to get permission or be given an allowance to make big purchases or financial moves. Read more…