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How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

24.08.23 08:51 PM By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them

Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions and strong willpower.1 Sometimes, that’s because we’re setting unattainable goals. Other times, we’re missing the big picture and sett...

Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

09.08.23 08:48 PM By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court has halted the presidential student loan forgiveness plan.1 So, where does that leave you and your outstanding student loans? Let's navigate this new financial landscape together.

1. Goals You Never Knew You Had

Uncover the Hidden Treasures
We all ...

Unlock Your Earning Potential: 3 Essential Steps for Negotiating a Higher Salary in Your Next Job Offer

28.06.23 08:37 PM By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
Unlock Your Earning Potential: 3 Essential Steps for Negotiating a Higher Salary in Your Next Job Offer

Are you currently negotiating a new job offer or searching for a new role?
This article aims to guide you on your journey.

The question is: how do you ensure you receive a salary that mirrors your worth?

Many professionals unintentionally accept salaries lower than they should simply because the...

When Vacations Go Wrong: 5 Costly Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

01.06.23 08:28 PM By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
When Vacations Go Wrong: 5 Costly Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

How do you get ready for a trip?

What travel habits do you rely on to get around, stay safe, and still have fun?

Whether you’re going across town, across the country, or to the other side of the world, what you do before you take off — and what you know while you travel — can help you avoid som...

How to Boost Your Financial Literacy: 5 Simple Tips for Success

03.05.23 08:24 PM By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
How to Boost Your Financial Literacy: 5 Simple Tips for Success

Many of us have experienced the cost of financial literacy gaps at one point or another. And if you’re like most folks, the gaps in your financial literacy probably cost you at least $500 last year alone.1



Think of it as a type of financial illiteracy tax. However, there is good news: you do N...

What does "Wealth" Mean to You?

03.03.23 09:07 PM By Saheed Adeleke - Comment(s)
What does "Wealth" Mean to You?

In our client meetings, the term “wealth” is often tossed around somewhat loosely. We talk about building wealth, managing wealth, enhancing wealth, and preserving wealth as if the concepts are universally understood. But what exactly is wealth? It’s such a vague term that every person has a slightl...

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....

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, ...

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