The COVID crisis changed the landscape of the American economy. One bittersweet consequence is that the average American family is in better financial shape today than they were before the pandemic. So, what shifted over the past 18 months – and what are the implications for the near future? In this episode, Jay Pluimer explores the pandemic’s impact on personal finances, including personal spending rates, average debt, and savings habits.
When life gets hectic and your to-do list seems endless, it can be easy to let financial planning details slip through the cracks. However, updates to your designated beneficiaries on 401(k) plans, IRA accounts, and other retirement assets is vitally important.
Conversations about money are rarely just about numbers. They’re shaped by experience, upbringing, culture, and the messages we absorb over time. For many women, certain...
The way we think about money often matters just as much as the numbers themselves. Financial decisions aren’t made in a vacuum; they’re shaped by...
When people think about financial decision-making, they often focus on numbers – budgets, balances, and investment returns. While financial knowledge certainly plays a role, it’s...
When people talk about financial confidence, they often picture someone who has it “all figured out” — organized spreadsheets, clear goals, and decisive money moves....
As the holiday season arrives, life tends to get wonderfully full – celebrations, travel, family traditions, and moments of reflection. It’s also the perfect time...
The holidays have a way of bringing out our most generous instincts. We want to surprise, delight, and show up for the people who matter...
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