Life Milestones
From having a baby to starting a new job, each milestone in your life brings new, exciting changes. Understanding all of your choices through each life milestone can help ensure you're ready for anything.
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The complete financial guide to starting a new job
Your financial big picture is impacted by a new job in more ways than you might realize. Here's what you need to know.
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When will the Fed cut rates? June meeting points to a timeline.
As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its June meeting, navigating a difficult moment with risks to both inflation and economic growth. While a potential tariff-driven price spike is keeping the Fed on hold for now, a closer look at their projections and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments reveals a clear bias towards cutting rates later this year.
The real reason mortgage rates are so high (and why they probably won't drop soon)
Mortgage rates have remained stubbornly elevated, hovering around 7% for much of the last three years. Many are understandably hoping for rates to drop, whether to purchase a new home or to refinance an existing mortgage. This analysis will explore the key drivers of mortgage rates and offer our perspective on where they might be ... Read more
Got a concentrated stock holding? How to diversify in a tax-smart way
A common problem we see among members is how to handle a single stock that has become too large within their portfolio. It is a good problem to have, but presents a real challenge. Here are some general principles for approaching this, applicable whether the stock is from your employer or simply a long-held investment that has appreciated.
Backdoor Roth IRA: What it is and how to do it
Learn what a backdoor Roth IRA is, how it works, and what you need to know to determine if this strategy is right for you.
Open Enrollment Guide: How to Choose the Right Benefits
Your once-a-year opportunity to analyze your benefits and make the choices that will be best for the coming year.
SIMPLE IRA: Eligibility requirements, contribution limits, compliance
Everything you need to know about eligibility, contribution limits, compliance, penalties for early withdrawals, and more.
SIMPLE 401(k): How it works, who qualifies, contribution limits
Deciding between retirement plans for your small business can be daunting. Learn whether a SIMPLE 401(k) is the right plan for you and your employees.
Spousal IRA: Qualifications, contributions, tax considerations
Learn everything you need to know about spousal IRA accounts, including eligibility requirements, contribution limits, tax advantages, and investment options.
What are target date funds? Strategies, management styles, fees
Here’s everything you need to know about target date funds (target retirement funds), from understanding their asset allocation strategy to evaluating them as part of your retirement plan.