The Open Road Blog
Navigating the financial road ahead might be a little too much adventure for some. These articles will get you pointed in the right direction.
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Video Blog: Best Week in the Stock Market Since November 2020.
Expect more volatility ahead.
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Learn about portfolio rebalancing in volatile times.
10 Questions To Ask Yourself When You’re Thinking of Retiring Early
When you’re thinking about retiring early, it’s a financial and emotional decision. These are the 10 questions to ask before quitting your Kansas City job.
6 Financial Signs It’s Time To Retire Early in Kansas City
Kansas City retirees are younger and younger, as they leave high-paying jobs at Cerner and Burns & McDonnell. Kansas City fee-only certified financial planner, Todd Minear, shows you the signs you’re ready to leave the KC workforce and enjoy life in your 50’s and even 40’s.
The Link Between Harley Adventures and Financial Plans
A Harley Davidson should be used for more than the daily commute. Just like a financial plan should be used for more than tackling a single goal.
10 Reasons To Hire A Kansas City Financial Advisor
With emerging technologies, the DIY trend continues in the financial industry. While it’s possible to invest on your own, studies show a financial advisor can net you more money. If you’re debating between the do it yourself method or hiring a financial advisor, think about these 10 points. They’ll help you answer whether you need to hire a financial advisor, whether it’s Kansas City or your hometown.
How To Get Your Financial House in Order After Moving To Kansas City
If you’re moving to Kansas City, once you put away the boxes and settle into your new job and new home, it’s time to get your financial house in order. The five financial documents to take a look at after you move to Missouri or any new state.
Why You Need To Update Your Estate After Moving To Kansas City
“What if?” It’s a question nobody wants to ask when it comes to life and death. However, you need to play out scenarios to protect your children and loved ones. An estate plan protects everybody.
How To Master The FAFSA Like A Pro
College planning is exciting until students and parents look at the tuition. The rising cost of higher education challenges most families. How to master financial aid forms, like FASFA, like a pro.
10 FAFSA Myths That Will Hurt Your Financial Aid Package
FAFSA. One acronym is enough to make some parents cringe. The dreaded Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a must for all prospective college students. Some students never fill it out, miss deadlines, or make mistakes because there are so many FAFSA myths and misconceptions.
Other Contributions
- How will Wall Street react if the government shuts down — and is your 401(k) safe? | NBC News
- 9 New Year’s resolutions for the nearly retired | Market Watch
- 5 Financial New Year’s Resolutions To Make This Year | Geico More
- Why HSAs Are Surging in Popularity | Financial Planning Magazine
- Here’s How to Handle Your Retirement Withdrawals | CNBC
- How to Protect Your Family Members — or Yourself — from Elder Abuse | Market Watch
- Ten Ways to Get a Good Return on Your Cash (Stocks Not Included) | Bloomberg
- Best Financial Advice for 2017: Experts’ Top 15 Money Tips for the New Year | Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley
- Top 5 Financial Tips For The 2017 New Year | University Herald
- The top 10 not-so-common financial tips for the New Year | Kansas City Star
- 10 Retirement Resolutions for Retirees | US News
