Since I moved to St. Louis, the question I’ve been asked most is “What high school did you go to?” The good news is that under the new tax reform, there are now some income tax strategies to utilize when paying for that private high school, or even kindergarten through eighth grade. 529 plans can Read more…
Physicians: How to Create a Financial Independence Plan
The transition from a training program into the active practice of medicine represents one of the great opportunities and challenges in the life of a physician. Finally, you are doing what you trained so hard to do: making decisions independently based on the knowledge and skills you have developed Read more…
Spending Too Much? Here’s What to Do
What do you think is the most common problem people have in the process of building wealth? Read more…
Women in Charge: How Education Empowers Us
Guest post by Susie Mathias, financial planning intern Read more…
How I Spent $50 to Save $2,000
I’m sure you’ve noticed there’s a common formula behind most “easy ways to save money” articles. It goes something like this: Read more…
Monsanto Employees, Here’s What to Do with Your Bayer Merger Payout
In the midst of any merger, it can be hard to see past the near term. Changes to organizational structure, culture, and roles and responsibilities are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Read more…
Invest or Pay Down Debt?
Should you invest in the market or pay down debt? Read more…
Is It Time to Break up with Your Broker?
Chances are, you’ve heard of the impending Fiduciary Rule set forth by the Department of Labor. (If not – here is a brief summary). This new rule has started some important conversations on transparency and objectivity in the world of financial advice. It's also driven many Americans to rethink how Read more…
Should You Lease or Buy a Car? 4 Key Questions to Ask Yourself
Showing off my husband's latest (leased) ride. Fall marks the onset of the holiday season for many of us. But for car aficionados, ‘tis an entirely different type of season—it’s when new models hit dealerships. Read more…
Will Comprehensive Tax Reform Finally become a Reality?
With a surprise win by Donald Trump in the presidential election and control maintained by Republicans in both houses of Congress, we may be on the verge of our nation’s first comprehensive tax reform since 1986. Since that time, the Federal tax law has grown from 26,000 pages to 70,000 pages. So, Read more…
