April marks Stress Awareness Month, which provides a great opportunity to shed light on a topic often overlooked in the world of high-net-worth investors, which is mental health. For anyone who is used to managing substantial wealth, the pressure to sustain success may take a toll on your mental well-being. Here are some of the mental health challenges that high-net-worth …
How to Build Professional Social Relationships While Running a Small Business
You need a healthy social network to make your small business truly successful. Not only can other small business owners help refer clients and customers your way, provide collaboration, and introduce you to useful contacts, but they can also provide an invaluable sounding board on challenges you may face. Below, we discuss eight winning strategies to help you cultivate meaningful …
Sandwich Generation: Watch Out for These Costly Financial Pitfalls
The sandwich generation is generally defined as middle-aged individuals aged 40 to 60 (Generation X) sandwiched between aging parents, adult children, and grandchildren. Because members of the sandwich generation have been in the workforce for a while, they may be somewhat financially stable and, therefore, face some costly financial pitfalls when it comes to family. If you are part of the sandwich …
The Founding Fathers’ Guide to Financial Independence
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” This nugget of financial wisdom from Benjamin Franklin, shared in the late 1700s, remains as relevant today as it was then. Despite living in a different era, our founding fathers were remarkably insightful, including when it came to finance. While the concept of financial independence may vary for each individual, it generally implies …
6 Tips for Small Business Owners to Promote Workplace Wellness
Work is stressful at times, and anxiety and stress among your employees may lead to performance issues and an overall lower productivity rate. By promoting wellness in the workplace, you may reduce employee burnout and make the work environment more pleasant and productive. Below are a few simple tips to follow to help promote wellness in your small business. 1. …
The Importance of Setting Career Goals
We all want to grow in our careers; after all, no one wants to be stuck in the same job for years and years. But in order to achieve any type of professional success, we must continually push ourselves and develop our skills. How do we do that? Set goals. Consider these goal-setting strategies. Define what success means to …
Homeownership: What It Could Mean for Your Estate Plan
There is one thing that we will most likely all do one day: regardless of your status in society, position at work, or whether you are tall or short, you may pass down assets to loved ones. When that day arrives, an estate plan is essential for managing and distributing those assets without too many hiccups. Physical real estate is …
Stocks Benefit From Solid Fundamental Foundation
April showers brought May flowers as markets placed greater importance on economic growth and corporate profits than the “higher for longer” interest rate messages from the Federal Reserve (Fed). In fact, the S&P 500 ended May above where it ended March. So, as you prepare for summer vacations, how much should you worry about your stock portfolios? First, based on …
How to Navigate Buying a Home During High Inflation
With rising housing prices and interest rates, you may feel pressured to jump on the carousel to avoid being left behind. However, a home is one of the most expensive purchases most Americans will make, and you don’t want to rush into a home that isn’t right for your needs. Below, we’ll explore a few key tips and insights to …
4 Tips for How to Set Up a 529 Plan to Benefit Your Business
529 education savings plans allow families to put away money for their children’s education without paying taxes on the earnings, as long as the withdrawals are used for qualified educational expenses and fall within the applicable annual limits. While many people may already have these set up for their children or grandchildren, they also make a great benefit option to …