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10 Books for a Better Money Mindset The list of personal finance and investing books is pretty extensive. This is not that list. While those books can be helpful, many get very technical, and…
Is Insurance an Investment? The simple answer is no. You don’t view car insurance as an investment, so why would life insurance be? If insurance is not an investment, why do we have insurance?…
4 Reasons to Hire a CFP ® Managing your finances can be difficult and time-consuming. However, finding someone to handle your finances can be just as challenging. Want a tip to make it easier?…
IRA vs 401k: What’s the Difference: There are some common misconceptions about the difference between an IRA (Individual retirement account) and a 401k plan. While these two are very similar there are some distinct…
HOW DO FINANCIAL ADVISORS GET PAID? Do you ever wonder how financial advisors get paid? If so you are not alone. It has been estimated that more than one in five people who have…
Why Bonfire -The story behind the name. A BONFIRE IS A FIRE OF CELEBRATION. As I look back on my life some of the best memories and conversations have happened sitting around the fire. I…

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HSA Benefits Explained When it comes to building a smart financial plan, few tools are as underutilized and as powerful as the Health Savings Account (HSA). If you have access to an HSA through…
Why Required Minimum Distributions Matter You’ve spent years building your nest egg in tax-deferred retirement accounts, your IRA, 401(k), maybe even TSP. It feels like free money. But once you hit your 70s, a…