Financial Planning
Don’t Like Where You are Financially? Change Your Behavior
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on February 15th, 2022.jpg)
When people decide that they need to eat healthier or lose weight, they know that they have to change their behavior. That’s easier said than done for most, which is why programs like Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers are so popular; because they provide a system for automatically controlling portions and nutrition.
Why Financial Professionals Are Still Important
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on January 25th, 2022
With the current popularity of robo-advisors, some wonder what the difference is between an algorithm and a financial professional.
Robo-advisors have been able to do something that traditional financial professionals have not: allow those with limited resources to begin creating a portfolio of investments.
Small Business Owner Retirement: Dealing with an Unexpected Exit
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on October 14th, 2021Retirement Calculator: Are You On Track to Reach Your Goals?
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on September 29th, 2021
Thinking about retirement can be overwhelming, especially when considering what life may be like living on a fixed income. One of the best ways to improve your financial health in retirement is to start planning early. Here are some things to consider when planning for retirement and how to stay on track with your goals during your working years.
The Basics of Keeping a Balanced Investment Portfolio
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Whether you’re brand new to investing or you have an established portfolio, balance is seen as one of the keys to making the most of your investments. But what does a balanced portfolio look like? And how do you keep your portfolio consistently balanced? Here are the dos and don’ts of balancing your portfolio and some helpful tips to potentially increase your returns.
Retirement as a Single Woman
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If you’re in the 29 percent of women between ages 50 and 64 who are single, you may be wondering what retirement will look like.
Pre-Retirement Preparedness: Planning for Your Career Exit
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on September 7th, 2021More than Finances: The Benefits of Holistic Advice from Financial Professionals
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on August 27th, 2021Money Management 101: Tips for Your Kids Entering the Workforce
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on August 17th, 2021
When we’re young, we have so many lessons to learn—one of the most important being how to manage our money. If your kids are starting to enter the workforce, whether it’s a part-time job just for the summer or a full-time job after graduation, it’s essential they know how to practice healthy financial habits.