Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home?
When the pandemic hit the U.S. earlier this year, many worried that the housing market would be drastically affected. After all, millions of Americans have been laid off since the outbreak of the virus and many businesses shuttered after stay-at-home orders were put...
What to Do If You Were Laid Off Before Retirement
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the United States economy. In June 2020, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that over 40 million people had been unable to work in the previous four weeks. After younger workers (25 to 34 years of age), Americans aged...
Remembering the Bigger Picture After Coronavirus
We’re halfway into 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic has undeniably changed our lives. As we adjust to our “new normal,” it’s easy to focus on those changes. But it’s important to think about the bigger picture, too. What does your career look like now, and what will...
The Benefits of Delaying Retirement
Imagine you’ve had a retirement plan in the works for years, even decades. You’re ready to retire in 2020… and then, something completely unexpected happens. A global pandemic. There’s no denying that COVID-19 has changed our lives. For those nearing retirement age...
Helping Your College-Aged Kid Build Credit
Whether your child is starting college virtually or going on campus this fall, you may be thinking of giving them a credit card to cover their expenses. But what if they don’t have any credit history yet? What are your options for helping your child build credit?...
Hannah Moore, CFP®, Winner of the First Visionary Leader Award for an Individual
While Hannah Moore, CFP®, is the owner and lead advisor here at Guiding Wealth, she is also highly involved in her chosen profession. She is the leader of next generation program creation for the Financial Planning Association, and recently launched their first-ever...
How to Launch a Second Career
Many retirees launch second careers, also called bridge jobs, when they reach retirement. In 2019, a survey found that almost 40% of those who retire were going back to work. Some launched second careers because their retirement was not what they expected. Many...
Estate Planning When You Don’t Have Kids
The term “estate planning” sometimes leads people to believe that it’s only about passing wealth down to the next generations. If you don’t have children, you may think that estate planning isn’t necessary. However, neither is true. Your estate doesn’t mean “wealth.”...
Retirement & the Rising Housing Market in Dallas
Housing costs and general cost of living vary from state to state, but the average retiree spends about $16,700 per year on housing alone, as of 2019. That includes mortgage or rent payments, insurance, property taxes, and maintenance and repairs, but not utility...
How Much Cash Should You Have on Hand?
You’ve probably heard it before: you should have an emergency fund for those times when life throws you a curveball. Unexpected medical bills, car repairs, home repairs, a sudden layoff, and even pandemics can disrupt your current budget in an instant. As a retiree,...
How to Make the Most of the Money You Have
When you’re aiming to get your finances in check, you might think you need to make more income to cover all your bases. However, making the most of the money you already have is a great way to meet your financial goals. Doing more with your money that’s already coming...
What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act
The SECURE Act, or “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement” Act, became law on December 19, 2019. The idea behind this bill is to make retirement savings less complicated, and to simplify the rules of IRAs and other retirement funds. If you were over the age of...