Improving Decision Making
Improving Decision Making
Making sound decisions can be difficult, particularly during the kind of uncertainty our country and economy are currently experiencing. Whether you are making investment decisions or leading a family, business, non-profit, etc., the decisions you make in these roles have short, near, and long-term ramifications for many. While most of our daily decisions are made […]
Let’s Talk About Time Value of Money
So far in our SquareOne Financial Foundations blog, we have discovered the importance of saving for emergencies and the different options to earn better interest rates on emergency savings funds. Before we jump into saving for retirement and paying off debt, let’s take a moment to examine one of the most important lessons you can […]
Summer Vacation Success
Summer Vacation Success
With the COVID vaccination rate rising, more and more people are planning a long-overdue summer vacation. Of course, you deserve to have fun this summer but don’t throw financial caution to the wind. Here are some tips to help keep your finances on track this summer: Skip payment options. You may have received notice from […]
Understanding The Roth IRA/401k
Taking Advantage of the Roth IRA/401k
The Roth IRA/Roth 401k is one of the best ways to accumulate and preserve wealth, but perhaps the least understood. A Roth, funded by after-tax contributions, has many appealing attributes, including tax-free growth and tax/penalty-free withdrawals if over the age of 59½, and the withdrawals are at least five years after your first contribution to […]
Tips For Summer Job Success
Summer Job Success
Summer is fast approaching, and high schools and colleges will soon adjourn. If you have not already found your summer job, now is the time to get started. You want it to be a good experience for you, and you want it to be a good experience for your employer. Here are tips to help […]