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Navigating the financial road ahead might be a little too much adventure for some. These articles will get you pointed in the right direction.
 

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.

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6 Questions About 529 Plans

Jul 13, 2017 | Financial Planning

If you’re saving for your child’s higher education, you probably have a lot of questions besides “When did college get so incredibly expensive?” One popular savings tool that might puzzle you the most is the 529 Plan.

A Complete Financial Checklist To Moving

Jul 11, 2017 | Financial Planning, Investments

Are you moving to a new neighborhood or city for a job, family, or a new adventure? There’s so much to consider including schools, neighborhoods, and cost of living. Each decision affects your finances. Here’s a complete financial checklist to moving.

Smart Home Buying Strategies That Won’t Make You House Poor

Jun 12, 2017 | Financial Planning

Searching for a home is exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time. Especially since housing inventory is low giving buyers fewer options at higher prices. You can’t control the real estate market, but you can control your budget. The smart home buying strategies you should follow so that you won’t go broke.

How To Financially Start Over After Divorce

May 15, 2017 | Financial Planning

When you search divorce, you find the latest A-lister headed to a divorce attorney. From Chris Rock to Angelina Jolie, we’re fascinated by divorce. For most Americans, we don’t have the deep pockets of Hollywood stars. They make divorce look easy! How do you manage when you’re not Chris Rock and you have to financially start over from nothing?

5 Money Talks Proven To Help A Second Marriage

May 15, 2017 | Financial Planning

Most couples have a hard time talking about money. Yet, it’s one of the most important conversations you can have. Especially if you’re heading into a second marriage. Life is more complicated the second time down the aisle. The 5 money talks proven to help a second marriage.

How To Financially Care For An Aging Parent

Apr 10, 2017 | Financial Planning

As baby boomers age, more families are struggling with caring for their aging parents. It’s emotionally, physically, and financially difficult. However, it’s something we will all face at some point in our lives. So, it’s important to create a financial plan long before dementia or Alzheimer’s disease sets in.

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