17 Things You Should Know About Your 401(k)
“Will my 401(k) still be there when I leave?” I got this question last week from someone I work with. It’s her first time having access...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
May 134 min read
The Peril of Social Security
There’s been more and more talk about Social Security and its feasibility recently, as we get closer and closer to the mid-2030s when the...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Feb 193 min read
Let's Talk About Funds!
Most people know that if they invest, they’re going to be buying mainly stocks and bonds. But how do investors go about buying them?...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Feb 123 min read
What Is A Stock?
Quick disclaimer before I answer the question - I use Microsoft as an example in this post, but that is not to be construed as a...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Jan 224 min read
What Is Financial Planning?
This question has different answers depending on who you ask. I’ve met advisors who feel that they’re covering financial planning by...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Paystub Review
How much money do you make? Now how much do you actually get? It can be disappointing how much lower your net pay is than your gross pay....
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Dec 11, 20234 min read
4 Budgeting Strategies to Try
If you read last week’s post about how to start budgeting, but you’re still looking for more ideas on what strategies might work best for...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Dec 4, 20232 min read
How To Budget
I wrote a blog post a couple of weeks before this one about strategies to ensure your savings is working for you by getting higher...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Nov 20, 20235 min read
What Should I Do With My Cash?
A friend of mine asked me recently what the difference is between a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) and a regular ole savings account....
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Does My Credit Score Matter?
Short answer: Most of the time, no. But it can make a big difference when it does. Long answer: Your credit score doesn’t always matter,...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Nov 6, 20232 min read
How to Improve Your Credit Score
Here are the main contributors, ranging from highest to lowest impact. Don’t Miss Payments This one’s pretty clear. If you have a history...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Oct 30, 20235 min read
Planning on Making a Career Move?
Want to make more money? Looking for a higher degree of flexibility or more vacation time? Feeling a little… stuck? Although I’m married...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Oct 16, 20232 min read
5 Financial Planning Items to Consider When You Get Married
Congratulations! Getting married is so exciting, even if it is a little stressful. Use these pointers to make sure you and your...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Draft an Estate Plan
Don’t worry, we’re not going to focus completely on death. Disability is just as important to plan for, and almost as fun! All kidding...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Obtain Adequate Insurance
Paying for insurance sucks. But you know what’s worse? Hitting a deer in your brand new car without the insurance that would cover the...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Pay Off Your Credit Card EVERY MONTH
You might remember learning about compound interest - it works like magic! If you let your money compound over enough time, it’ll grow...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Build an Emergency Fund
You have a superpower - you can turn financial emergencies into simple inconveniences! All it takes is having some money set aside to...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Create a Financial Plan
Goals and risks and savings, oh my! Planning is what I do for the people I work with, and it can get pretty detailed. That’s because we...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Track Your Spending
You know that guilt you feel when you buy something you "shouldn't"? Whether it was Starbucks yesterday or Taco Bell last week, you're...
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Austin Preece, CFP®, EA
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Simplify Your Finances (when possible)
Personal finance can be COMPLICATED and ANNOYING! Do what you can to make it easier by simplifying your situation where you can. Once...
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