by Hannah Moore | Feb 26, 2025 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Two of the most common financial goals are paying off a home loan and retiring. While both of these may be achievable, it can be challenging to figure out which one to prioritize. The idea of owning your home outright can be very appealing, especially for people who...
by Hannah Moore | Jan 22, 2025 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Is hiring a financial planner worth it? The cost of hiring a professional might seem unnecessary, especially if you’re still decades away from retirement or feel confident in your personal finance skills. But you don’t need to be close to retirement or interested in...
by Hannah Moore | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement
We’re only a few weeks away from 2025, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to prepare your finances for the year ahead! Whether you’re in the middle of your career and just starting to think about retirement or you’re only a few years away from...
by Hannah Moore | Nov 26, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement
You’ve worked hard and followed your budget consistently, so you’ve finally done it — reached the point where you’re making enough money to comfortably cover your needs. Now what? You might feel a little unsure about what to do with your money, especially if it’s...
by The Guiding Wealth Team | Sep 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement
You may have heard the term “financial freedom” and wondered what that actually means. You may have also heard of the “FIRE community” — financial independence, retire early. There are so many subsets of that community, from “baristaFIRE” to “leanFIRE” and more. If...
by Hannah Moore | Nov 22, 2023 | Career, Retirement
When you’re changing jobs, it’s crucial to understand how your employment choices can affect your retirement — especially when it comes to your employer-based retirement plans. What happens to your 401(k) when you leave a job? Do you take the money with you or leave...
