We all have points in our lives where it seems like we’re on the verge of a new chapter. For some, it might be a career change. For others, a new baby. Whatever transitions you’re personally facing, know this: Read more…
Student Loan Repayment, Simplified
Graduating from college is a fun and exciting time of life. For most students, this time also brings the realization of a new reality: student loans. By taking proactive steps, you can reduce your stress and make better budgeting decisions. Read more…
Collecting Social Security on a Former Spouse: What You Need to Know
Social Security is complicated enough as it is—let alone when you’re trying to navigate it in the light of a divorce or loss of a partner. Read more…
Credit Scores and Credit Reports: What They Are and Why You Should Care
We look to measure success in different ways throughout our lives: report card in school, GPA in college, performance reports in our careers. In order to do well at something, we have to know how we’re being measured. Read more…
What Tax Reform Means for Parents
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…
