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...
by Hannah Moore | Aug 15, 2023 | Career, Retirement
Social Security has a reputation for being confusing— and not just because of how your contributions look on your pay stubs and tax returns. It’s complicated because your Social Security benefits don’t always line up with your official retirement date. You can decide...
by Hannah Moore | Aug 2, 2023 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Here at Guiding Wealth, we are dedicated to helping you use your money in ways that are most meaningful to you. Yes, it’s a departure from traditional financial advice that harps on saving a 20% down payment for a home and never having consumer debt. But we think...
by Hannah Moore | Jul 19, 2023 | Career, Retirement
When financial planners talk about your career choices, it’s often through the lens of retirement planning. How will your current job get you to retirement? Are you saving enough and taking advantage of your employer’s 401(k) match? Do you know how many more years you...
by Hannah Moore | Mar 21, 2023 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Is your will up to date? It’s easy to forget about your estate plan once you’ve made your will, but the truth is that it’s essential to update your end-of-life documents regularly. Family relationships, financial assets, and your own priorities can all change over...
