More and more people are talking about and bringing attention to the gender pay gap. This is fantastic and we need to keep talking about it until all women are paid equally & equitably for their work when measured
Saving money doesn’t sound like the most thrilling activity in the world, but keeping your finances under control and watching your funds grow can give you a major sense of accomplishment. You don’t have to limit yourself to saving
Investing has forever been a scary and confusing topic for many people. Trying to understand the movements of stocks and getting comfortable with the risks those movements pose can be difficult to understand and even more difficult to accept
So, you invested in the stock market and made some money, congrats! Do you know how much of that gain went to Uncle Sam? That’s right, making money through investments does in fact trigger a taxable event, aka you
This post is Part 1 in a series on Responsible Investing, which we are focusing on for the month of September. In this series, we’ll break down the basics and help you learn about socially and environmentally responsible investments
In our previous Retirement for Beginners blog post, we illustrated the difference between saving money under your mattress or in a piggy bank and investing for retirement. The key takeaway was that if you just save money,
Ever heard of the terms RSUs, stock options, ESPP, and ISO? (The financial world loves its acronyms, doesn't it?) Those are options that you may have for investing that come from your employer. All of these options may not
After reading the first post in our investing series, you now know what is available to you in terms of what you can invest in. The question next is, how do you even get started?
This blog post is part one of a series of four, all about investing. We are going to start with the basics and move on from there. Stay tuned for the rest!
One question we have been asked frequently in light of the pandemic and the residual economic crisis is whether we recommend investing in bonds. Bonds are typically described as less volatile than a traditional stock investment, which make them
Understanding how you feel supported is essential to a healthy relationship — and knowing your love language can help. Author and counselor, Dr. Gary Chapman, created love languages to explain the different ways that people feel loved.
Here’s what
Veteran’s Day has always held a special place in my heart. In addition to being my brother’s birthday, as the daughter and granddaughter of retired military members, I appreciate a holiday that honors those who have served in
An individual retirement account (IRA) is used to set funds aside and invest savings for retirement later down the road. The account functions as a holding tool for a variety of assets, from stocks and bonds to certificates
There are many facets to being financially responsible, from spending within your means to managing debt to saving for your future. But there’s one area that’s crucial to set the foundation for managing your personal finances, and that’s
At the Financial Gym Advisors, we’re all about getting your assets into shape. That means thinking long-term, too, and preparing for retirement. There are various retirement vehicles to choose from which can be good but also
Summer is in mid-swing, which means spending more time outdoors and participating in more activities under the sun. Whether you’re enjoying your summer vacation or catching some vitamin D on the weekends, staying on top of seasonal health
You know you should be investing to build wealth and beat the cost of inflation. But when it comes to investing vehicles there are so many options to choose from. Some options you may have come across are ETFs
The Government Shutdown has impacted our Financial Gym Advisors family.
The past few weeks, my team and I have been working on our 2019 plans and strategizing a year that we’re all excited about. In the planning process, we decided to make the upcoming year a theme year
Thinking about your 401(k) strategy or even looking at the basic benchmarks for your retirement savings can feel overwhelming, but don’t put it off. You can achieve a 401(k) plan that works for you and your goals and
The Millennial Generation tends to be anti-establishment when it comes to their money, which is why so many tech companies are developing apps to try and reach them.
