March has finally arrived, which means winter is over and spring has sprung, and the annual tradition of spring cleaning begins. It not only refers to the act of housecleaning but metaphorically as well, like getting our finances in order before an audit or inspection occurs. Many of us have questionable financial habits ranging fromContinue reading “It’s Time to Spring Clean our Finances”
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Tips in managing your money
You may agree with the quote that money can’t buy happiness, yet it does make you feel safe and secure about the current status of your life. However, without proper money management, you might feel that you’re driving along a path towards financial ruin. Based on a study, twenty-five percent of Americans say that theyContinue reading “Tips in managing your money”
Be Prepared for Retirement Costs
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except Death and Taxes,“ Benjamin Franklin once said. As long as you are still breathing, the government will tax you and will continue to find new ways to keep taxing you. Enter the Washington State Long-Term Care Trust Act. With the passage of this law,Continue reading “Be Prepared for Retirement Costs”
What to Do if You’re Company Does Not Have a Pension Plan
Back in the days, around the industrial age, companies used to invest in their workers more than they do today. If you needed a certain skillset, the company trained you for it. Companies did not hesitate to invest in their workers as the commitment between the worker and the company was assured. The day oneContinue reading “What to Do if You’re Company Does Not Have a Pension Plan”
Preparing for the Two Things that Most People Worry About
There are two things that most people worry about: 1) Dying too soon, or 2) Outliving one’s savings. The prospect of retirement might not seem very real to you right now. But working in retirement homes for almost a decade, I’ve seen the consequences the elderly have to suffer for not having enough money forContinue reading “Preparing for the Two Things that Most People Worry About”
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