The SFP Channel: Contributing to retirement accounts for short term jobs
If you’re thinking that the job you have is only going to be short-term and you’re wondering if you should contribute to your retirement account, check out the video below!
WTF (What the Finance) is…Impact Investing?
Impact investing has been around for a while. The idea is to direct your money to causes that are important to you and away from companies with products you dislike. In a December 2017 I gave examples of mutual funds and ETFs that focus on the environment, certain religious beliefs, and gender equality. I…
I LOVE a good yard sale!
I hate clutter. And most anything that doesn’t have immediate use to me is clutter. My mom once said about me, “Don’t stand still in Kristi’s house for more than two minutes or she’ll donate you to Goodwill.” Some people might be insulted by that statement, but it made me proud. Now it’s summer…
Retirees who don’t have built in caregivers
Not that long ago, words like “retirement” and “caregivers” weren’t part of our vocabulary. People worked until they could no longer physically do so and then died shortly after. Generations of families lived together, so Grandma took care of the grandkids while parents worked (no exorbitant day care costs!). When Grandma got sick, the kids…
Can Change Change Your Life?
No, the title isn’t a typo! Recently two concepts have been in the news that make me ponder how much small change can change your future. The first is a poll conducted by YouGov Omnibus in January of 2018 which found that 89% of Americans would stop to pick up a coin off the ground.…
WTF (What the Finance) is…Asset Allocation?
A term we financial planners throw at our clients a lot is Asset Allocation. What does that even mean? Well, it’s only the most important decision you make with your investments! Asset Allocation Asset Allocation is simply the percentage of your money you decide to put into different areas of the investment markets. A…
Funny quotes about Mother’s Day
Well, these are more like quotes about motherhood, but what better time of year to share them? Happy Mother’s Day! “Mothers of teenagers know why animals eat their young.” ~ Author Unknown “It would seem that something which means poverty, disorder and violence every single day should be avoided entirely, but the desire…
Streamlining for Health and Wealth: An Interview with Tam John
I’m happy to welcome back Certified Nutritionist and author of A Fresh Wellness Mindset, Tam John. Our theme this month, in honor of Spring Cleaning, is Streamlining, both physical and financial wellness. Let’s start with Tam’s 3 tips to get more of what you want, with financial comments from Kristi thrown in: Let go…
Mind over Money with Dr. Alec Baker – Part Three
Welcome to Part 3 of my interview with Dr. Alec Baker of Peak Living Psychology. To finish off Dr. Baker’s interview, I wanted to end on a positive note. KS: What are some shared characteristics you see of individuals who are good with their money? AB: People who are good with their money…
WTF (What the Finance) is Blockchain?
Continuing with my new WTF series that started last month with Bitcoin, today’s explanation (attempt!) is about Blockchain. A lot of people have been using Bitcoin/cryptocurrency/blockchain as interchangeable words, but they are not the same thing. Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency is a way for paying for goods and services with money that somebody made up…
