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How to Tell If You’re Saving Enough for Your Future Self

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How much to save for the future is often the main reason clients come to us seeking help with financial planning. And it seems to be on everyone’s mind. When I talk with friends and family about finances, long-term savings is usually the topic du jour (though me being a financial planner no doubt encourages […]

How Do You Save Money When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck?

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In a recent post, we talked about why you should save money, including how to build resiliency to emergencies and give yourself more freedom of choice in life. But what about the how of saving money? When you live paycheck to paycheck, saving money in any meaningful way can feel impossible. Matters become even more […]

Why Should You Save Money?

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Saving money is one of the most fundamental parts of building a successful financial life. It’s drilled into us as something we “should” do. We are often bombarded by the tips and tricks and rules of how to save and how much to save. But an important question gets lost among the noise: why should you […]

Pay off Debt or Save? What should I do with my extra money?

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Raise your hand if you’ve seen a headline like this recently: “How I paid off $100,000 in one year”. Inspiring, isn’t it? But how realistic is paying down debt fast when you have other financial goals to reach? Should you pay off debt or save instead? Read more.