by Laura Redfern | Sep 27, 2024 | Personal Finance
I wanted to share a financial insight I had recently while helping a client. We observed that her car payment was over $500/month. That’s a significant amount, for any budget. So I looked it up. According to 2024 Experian data, the average car payment for a new car...
by Laura Redfern | Aug 30, 2024 | Personal Finance
Inflation has become a hot topic lately, with many of us experiencing sticker shock when purchasing everyday items or resuming normal activities. For retirees living on Social Security or a fixed pension, this challenge is particularly daunting. Let’s explore...
by Laura Redfern | Jul 26, 2024 | Personal Finance
Life insurance can be pretty confusing. As a financial planner, I often get asked about it. Probably the most common question I hear is: in my case, should I even have life insurance? It’s a good question. You are probably familiar with the prevalent ads showing...
by Laura Redfern | Jun 28, 2024 | Personal Finance
According to a GOBankingRates survey, 41% of respondents said their #1 financial goal is to pay off debt this summer. That’s great! But can you prioritize debt while still enjoying your summer? The answer is, YES! Paying off debt doesn’t mean you have to...
by Laura Redfern | May 31, 2024 | Personal Finance
Did you know that June is traditionally the most popular month for weddings? May also makes the list, so I wanted to celebrate this season of love and commitment by dusting off a blog post from a few years ago. It’s still highly relevant and I still get asked this...
by Laura Redfern | Apr 26, 2024 | Personal Finance
Every week, people play the lottery hoping that a big win will solve all of their problems. But sudden money is trickier than that. It comes with both new opportunities and new problems. And a whole lot of new territory for you to navigate, often in public. Here are 5...
