Should I front-load or max out my 401(k) early in the year? How do I avoid losing my company match? These questions came up recently when my husband prepared for his annual bonus elections in...
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Families are required to complete the FAFSA to be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants or loans from the government, colleges, and graduate schools. Many families assume, based on their family income...
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Many people wait until the birth of their first child before considering a will, health care directive, or legal protection for their assets. The logic is that if you don’t have significant assets, there is...
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It’s that time of the year when teens and college students are toiling away at their summer jobs while the rest of us hit the beach. Retirement might not have been top of mind when...
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Recently, HTG hosted a webinar series for women entitled “Financial Fitness Bootcamp”, with the goals of educating, empowering, and motivating women to take control of their financial futures. Personal finance may not be a priority...
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As I write this article, we are over a year into the pandemic. With vaccinations on the rise, and our eye on the future, I’ve taken time to reflect on some of the benefits of...
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Updated for 2023 Gift giving to family members living far away can be a challenge. You may find yourself unsure of their needs, wants, sizes, etc. And, in this pandemic year, you may want to...
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Thomas Jefferson once said, “The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family.” At the moment, it feels like we have been...
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Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holidays. This time of year, letters start arriving in mailboxes from charitable organizations requesting contributions before year-end. Instead of responding immediately to each appeal, consider an overall charitable...
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The endless lessons a parent teaches a child must include those about money. Starting to teach them about money at an early age and continuing through young adulthood will help form a strong foundation on...
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