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Financial Prenuptial Considerations When You’re Getting Married In California
If you’re getting married for the first time, you may have some debt, some assets, and some ideas about how you want your life to go. Your prospective spouse may have the same. Given these realities, it’s helpful to understand prenuptial agreements, where they are valuable and some major financial considerations in setting up the agreement.
How To Build And Maintain Good Credit
Not everyone has the privilege of being taught how to build credit from a young age, but it’s never too late to learn. Let’s discuss the different components of your credit score and how to build and maintain good credit.
7 Mistakes To Avoid While Trying To Invest In Indexes
If you’ve consumed any financial media, you might have heard the terms indexing, or index investing, come up. Despite how frequently they are used, I have found that very few people understand what the terms mean. For starters, you can’t invest directly in an index.
This is a discussion about the rise of index funds, seven common errors I see investors make, and some considerations to select an effective portfolio.
How To Financially Plan For The Holidays As A Young Family
The holidays can be both a source of joy and stress for many, but none so much as a family with children below the age of 12. If you have young children, you’re likely not only entertaining kids during their time off while you’re working, but also buying gifts, dealing with cold and flu season, and potentially hosting others in your family. This is a discussion of planning for the holidays in advance to maintain some semblance of sanity when the holiday frenzy rolls around.
3 Financial Facts To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and gratitude. In my family, we start off by going around the table and saying things that each of us are grateful for, such as our health, our family, our successes for the year, and our friendships. This is a discussion of three financial facts you can add to your gratitude list this Thanksgiving.
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If you are not sure where to start, this book may provide some clarity.