by Laura Redfern | May 27, 2022 | Personal Finance
Do you remember participating in fire drills when you were a child at school? I certainly do. The bell would ring, the teacher would ask everyone to calmly stand up, and everyone would line up at the door. You would walk down the hallway with your class, perhaps...
by Laura Redfern | Apr 29, 2022 | Personal Finance
The biggest challenge in investing is not volatility in the stock market or unpredictable government policies or even the threat of inflation. The biggest challenge is finding someone you can trust to get you through all of the other stuff. It’s been...
by Laura Redfern | Mar 23, 2022 | Personal Finance
It’s that time of year – TAX TIME! That means time is running out to maximize your 2021 IRA contributions if you haven’t already. Wait, what? I can still make an IRA contribution for the 2021 tax year? Yep! It’s one of those weird and wonderful...
by Laura Redfern | Feb 24, 2022 | Personal Finance
Starting a family is one of those key times in life to re-evaluate your saving and spending habits. As any parent will tell you, raising kids can be costly! A little planning can go a long way. So where do you start? Many parents think of...
by Laura Redfern | Jan 28, 2022 | Personal Finance
“When something goes wrong in your life, just yell “PLOT TWIST!” and move on.” I saw this on a refrigerator magnet recently and thought it was a great way to view change in one’s life: with a combination of humor and grit. However, it’s not always that easy....
by Laura Redfern | Dec 31, 2021 | Personal Finance
When was the last time you felt happy after giving something? It feels great, right? That feeling that you have made a positive difference in the world – no matter what you gave, exactly – can really brighten your day. Your generosity may be even...
