How’s Your Budgeting Coming Along?
So you’ve started tracking your budget, congratulations! But now, you may be second-guessing a few of your category choices, or find yourself going over-budget each month. We’ve compiled a few…
Take Charge of your Finances
Bang for your College Buck
Over the summer I wrote about the return on investment of a college education. While a college graduate on average earns $20k more per year than a non-graduate, a bachelor’s…
College Planning in an Uncertain World
As a new mom I am always trying to do what is best for my child. Whatever the decision-whether to swaddle, use a pacifier, or let him cry-I frequently second-guess…
Cultivating “Money Savvy” Kids
If you think back to your childhood, what were the biggest influences on how your view of money developed? If you’re anything like me, this question triggers memories of the…
Ready to Finally Start Budgeting?
Many of our clients ask us, “is there a better way to track our budget?” Our answer: “Yes!”
There’s Still Time to Contribute to your Roth IRA!
Tax payers have until April 18th of 2011 to make their Roth contributions for the 2010 tax year. If you are within the income limitations to make contributions, a Roth IRA is an excellent investment account as investment growth is tax deferred and withdrawals in retirement can be tax free.
I Want to Rollover My Retirement Account
At Financial Symmetry, we can help you decide on what to do with your inactive qualified plan and multiple IRA accounts. Whether you are changing jobs, entering retirement or simply wanting to consolidate your accounts, we can help you with each step of the rollover process.
Should I be Using my Roth 401k?
You could be saving more money tax-free. If your company offers a Roth 401k option, this could be your ticket. Many people question if they should be taking advantage of a Roth…
Compromise on Taxes?
Deal Nearly Completed You’ve no doubt heard stories this week that the Obama Administration and Republican leaders have negotiated an end-of-year tax deal which will, among other things, extend the…
Changing the Definition of “Wealthy”
Historically, most people have not had to consider the problem of owing Federal estate taxes at their death. With little or no estate planning, most property you own at death…
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