Blog by Saheed Adeleke

Personal Finance Mistakes to Avoid

29.10.22 07:48 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Personal Finance Mistakes to Avoid

There are hundreds of articles on the so-called “biggest financial mistakes” that people make and some tips on avoiding them. We’re used to seeing common examples of how peoples’ activities, like overspending or making minimum payments, may get people in trouble. These lists of mistakes could fill a...

Retirement Plan FAQs

19.10.22 07:45 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Retirement Plan FAQs

We get a lot of questions about investments, especially retirement plans. While everyone has different needs and goals, here are a few common questions we receive, and some basics to consider.

When should I start investing?

Every person is different, but the general guideline is to start when you have...

4 Tips for Minimizing Financial Anxiety

08.10.22 07:38 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
4 Tips for Minimizing Financial Anxiety

If you’ve woken up in the middle of the night to a money-related panic attack, you’re not alone. Our financial situation dictates so many parts of our everyday life. That said, excessive stress is a concern that should be addressed.

Money-driven anxiety is a growing concern in this uncertain economy....

Is it Always Better to Purchase a Home?

29.09.22 07:34 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Is it Always Better to Purchase a Home?

30 can be a divisive number. Some see it as the time you’re thrown into full-blown adulthood, whether you’re ready or not. Others consider 30 the early years before your true confidence shines; in your career, relationships, or even in yourself. Either way, your thirties are a great age filled with ...

Financial Planning in Your 30s: 3 Goal Ideas for 30-Somethings

22.09.22 07:28 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Financial Planning in Your 30s: 3 Goal Ideas for 30-Somethings

30 can be a divisive number. Some see it as the time you’re thrown into full-blown adulthood, whether you’re ready or not. Others consider 30 the early years before your true confidence shines; in your career, relationships, or even in yourself. Either way, your thirties are a great age filled with ...

Financial Planning Basics: Creating and Maintaining a Budget

21.09.22 07:26 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Financial Planning Basics: Creating and Maintaining a Budget

Whether you’re earning a six-figure salary or just out of college, many people feel budgeting is essential. Especially with the current economic climate, having a budget that you stick to may help keep spending under control, improve your savings, help you plan for retirement or other future goals, ...

Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

16.09.22 07:22 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

With current market instability, inflation, and rising interest rates, more people are becoming acutely aware of the risks of investing. Financial markets are commonly known for their up-and-down nature, also known as market risk. Some people go into the market wi...

What to Do With with a Sudden Windfall

08.09.22 07:02 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
What to Do With with a Sudden Windfall

What to Do With with a Sudden Windfall

While winning the lottery is well outside mainstream reality for most people, it’s not uncommon to suddenly receive a large inheritance, a settlement, or perhaps a stroke of good luck. There are several stories of the major failings of people who’ve come into mo...

Is Confirmation Bias Affecting Your Investment Strategy?

03.09.22 06:42 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Is Confirmation Bias Affecting Your Investment Strategy?

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Do you know how you feel about things, even before you know what they are? When you meet someone new, is your opinion of them formed from the first impression? Or when you hear a good argument against your current opinions, is your mind open or ...

Family Business vs. Family Boundaries: Drawing the Line

18.08.22 06:39 PM - By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Family Business vs. Family Boundaries: Drawing the Line

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Family businesses have been at the core of America’s wealth creation for centuries. Founders take a leap of faith to launch their business, often risking everything they have and spending their waking hours hoping to realize their vision. Some wi...