Team Update Summer 2023 Scott wrapped up his sailing adventure in late April and returned to the NW and to the office. He is looking forward to some short terrestrial trips over the summer months and is enjoying working at a proper desk! Jessica and family took the leap and got a new puppy in…
The Little-Known Way Parents Are Beating College Tuition Hikes By Ashlea Ebeling College tuition is among the biggest expenses families face, but there is a little-known way to lock in tuition prices at lower levels. The Private College 529 Plan is a cousin of traditional 529 plans, but it works differently: It lets families lock…
🎉 Join us in wishing a BIG congratulations to Sarah Sepulveda, CFP® for achieving her Certified Financial Planner™ certification! 🥳 Your hard work, dedication, and experience have paid off, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment with you. 🙌👏 Wishing you continued success as you embark on this exciting new chapter in your career! 🌟💼 #CFP #CareerMilestone #FinancialPlanner #work #experience #success #career
International stocks: Why bother? For the greater part of the past decade, it hasn’t paid to invest abroad. U.S. stocks beat their overseas counterparts in eight of the past 10 calendar years. But it may pay to bother now. The stars are aligning for foreign shares. Inflation is easing, for a start, in much of…
Katharina Buchholz, ContributorMarch 6, 2023 As stock markets flailed and the age of zero interest was only slowly beginning to end, 2022 was not kind to investors. In Wall Street’s worst year since the Great Recession , most shareholders left the markets owning less than what they started with. Those with more conservative investments, like…
Facing A Personal Debt Crisis? Ron Carson, Contributor The U.S. debt crisis continues to capture headlines—and rightly so. Servicing the nation’s $31.38 trillion in debt is one of the federal government’s biggest expenses. According to the Office of Management and Budget, net interest payments on the debt are estimated at $395.5 billion this fiscal year, comprising 6.8%…
A debt ceiling fight is looming in the U.S. yet again, giving investors another worry for markets this year. The U.S. government’s deadline to raise the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling could be sooner than expected, analysts have said, pulling forward the risk of a debt default that could have wide repercussions across global financial markets.…
Illustration: Qianhui Yu The Best Gifts for Mom in 2023, From $33 to $9,500 By Lisa Fleisher May 8, 2023 When you ask moms what they really want for Mother’s Day, you’ll inevitably get a wide variety of responses, such as a day to myself; a night at a hotel, alone; a spa getaway, alone; and maybe, some wine and cheese. I…
Ron Carson, Contributor March 15, 2023 The U.S. debt crisis continues to capture headlines—and rightly so. Servicing the nation’s $31.38 trillion in debt is one of the federal government’s biggest expenses. According to the Office of Management and Budget, net interest payments on the debt are estimated at $395.5 billion this fiscal year, comprising 6.8% of all…
Celebrating Financial Literacy Month This month at The H Group, we are celebrating Financial Literacy Month and will highlight free financial educational programs available online. We are dedicated to providing the tools needed to make smart financial decisions for you and your family. Let’s begin with teaching our children about money. Visit Financial Literacy for Kids: Lessons, Activities, Delivery Tips…