Baby on the Way? 5 Tips to be Better Prepared
Do you remember how you felt upon finding out you were having a baby? Our journey began 5 years ago. We were filled with the excitement of all new parents. My…
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Life, Money, & Toys
The other day I was driving in the car with my kids when my son asked me, “Mommy, why does it take you and Daddy so long to get me…
FSI Client named as a 2015 Triangle Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award Winner
Zeke Bridges is the Assistant Dean of Administration at Campbell University Law School. Triangle Business Journal honored Zeke by naming him as one of the top 40 professionals under the…
The Best Advice Your Parents Ever Gave You
What is the best advice your parents gave you? There’s probably a long list to pick from – good and bad. But now that I have my own children, much of…
Financial Symmetry is a Proud Sponsor of Highcroft Hurricanes Swim Team
Financial Symmetry is excited to sponsor the 2015 Highcroft Hurricanes Swim Team. This is a neighborhood swim team located in west Cary with over 130 kids on the team. The…
The Best Laid Plans
I have been thinking a lot lately about the plans we make and unforeseen events that throw a wrench in those plans. This played out recently in my family. My…
How Budgeting Can Make You Rich
Budgeting works best when it becomes a regular routine. It can be hard at first, but knowing where your money goes is a critical part of understanding your complete financial picture. Here are a few tips to think about when creating and managing your budget.
Mike Eklund Becomes NAPFA Approved Fee-Only Planner
Mike Eklund of Financial Symmetry, Inc. in Raleigh, NC has been accepted for membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS (NAPFA) . With membership, Eklund becomes affiliated with an organization of…
Fighting Elderly Fraud
There are a staggering number of financial scams in our society, and many are aimed toward taking advantage of the elderly. If you are senior citizen or have a loved…
Five Things to Know Before Exercising Your Stock Options
The stock market rise has put stock options front and center. Just like in previous booms, companies are trying to attract talented workers by granting them an option to buy…
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