by The Guiding Wealth Team | Jan 8, 2024 | Financial Planning
Many people think financial planning is a one-time event tied to a specific financial goal, like preparing for retirement. But good financial planning is a process — a long-term approach provides better results. So, when should you hire a financial planner? There’s no...
by Hannah Moore | Dec 20, 2023 | Financial Planning
When it comes to investing in the stock market, there are a lot of companies to invest in. Thousands, actually — the New York Stock exchange alone has a combined total of 2,385 listed domestic and international companies (as of 2023). Which companies should you invest...
by Hannah Moore | Dec 6, 2023 | Financial Planning
The holiday season is a special time of year filled with meaningful traditions and fun memories. But it can also be stressful — especially if you spend it worried about money. The holidays can be tough for your finances when you don’t have a solid budget or spending...
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 | Oct 4, 2023 | Family, Financial Planning
We’ve talked before about high house prices and growing inflation, but there’s another issue that may be affecting your monthly expenses: increasing utility costs. Many people across the country are experiencing higher bills as water and energy providers raise rates....
by Hannah Moore | Sep 20, 2023 | Financial Planning
It will happen to all of us at some point — carefully laid plans will fail and emergency expenses will crop up. Your AC malfunctions, your car breaks down, you get a large medical bill, or something unexpected happens that falls outside your monthly budget. What’s the...
by Hannah Moore | Sep 19, 2023 | Career, Financial Planning
If you’ve completed a degree or spent time at college, you may have taken out a loan to cover the tuition costs. If so, you’re not alone — more than half (51%) of students who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2022 graduated with an average of $29,400 in student loans. If...
by Hannah Moore | Sep 6, 2023 | Career, Family, Financial Planning
We’ve talked before about how important it is to discuss money with your children. There’s never really a time that’s “too early” to start introducing those concepts. But don’t worry — it’s never too late to start either! No matter their ages, your kids will benefit...
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...
