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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

Once you have your goals set, you can build your plan with any combination of the following elements: Budgeting and expense management: Create a detailed budget outlining income, expenses, and savings targets. Retirement planning: Calculate retirement needs and contribute regularly to retirement accounts.

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11 Financial Tips for Starting a Family

MainStreet Financial Planning

Make a new baby budget. Stay on track with this New Baby Budget Guide. Update your life and disability insurance. Now more than ever you want to have appropriate life and disability insurance coverage, so if something unexpected happens your family will be OK. Your spending plan will change as your child grows.

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The 15 Worst Financial Decisions And How To Recover From Them

Clever Girl Finance

Not saving any of your monthly income When it comes to saving money, I’ve heard so many people complain that after they’ve paid their bills, they don’t have any money to contribute to their retirement accounts or to add to their emergency fund. Next assess your current life to determine what insurance gaps you have.

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Year-End Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNTS. Employer-Sponsored Accounts such as 401(k) and 403(b). The maximum contribution amount for these respective accounts is $20,500 , with an additional catch-up contribution limit of $6,500 for individuals aged 50 or older. IRA Accounts. 529 College Savings Plans. TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING.

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Year-End Planning: Do Something Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Carson Wealth

While premiums can cost more than you are willing to pay, no one in an accident has ever said, “I wish I had less insurance.” And in more dire situations, your loved ones named as beneficiaries will be covered. · Home & auto insurance – Review the cost of your current insurance coverage.

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How to Financially Prepare For the Unexpected

Gen Y Planning

Essentially, an emergency fund is a separate savings account you rarely touch unless (you guessed it) you experience a financial emergency. Growing your emergency fund won’t happen overnight, but there are a few simple ways to start saving: Budgeting : If you haven’t already, consider creating a monthly budget.

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Job Loss Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

People may have to continue their health insurance coverage through COBRA , enroll in a spouse’s health plan, or shop for insurance through the marketplace. Related to health care costs, you will likely lose any unused Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds that you have. Unemployment insurance. Revisit the budget.