Austin Stagman, CIMA®

Each company’s plan will differ from others. It’s important to talk with a financial advisor to help advise what the best option is, how much to contribute, and what investments you should use.

According to Bloomberg, the average spring break trip now costs more than $8,000. This is about double what you would have paid in 2019. With these increased upfront costs, what if something happens and you can’t go? As you now turn your attention to summer travel plans, it may be worth exploring travel insurance.

Between now and April 15th, millions of taxpayers can make a 2024 or 2025 IRA contribution. Understanding the nuances of Traditional and Roth IRAs can potentially lead to tax savings.

The low supply of used cars means that incentives are hard to come by, as dealers are in no hurry to get rid of product.

Whether or not you invest in a target date fund will most likely depend on how much control you want over your overall allocation.

It's important to note that a handful of Bitcoin ETFs were trading before the SEC's decision. However, those funds utilized Bitcoin futures contracts rather than Bitcoin itself.

Although everyone's financial situation is different, it's typically beneficial for an employee to participate in these programs—especially if you are optimistic about the future growth of your company.

In an ideal world, the consumer steadily spends money with zero credit card debt and a healthy savings balance. However, we live in the real world. Given the circumstances, the U.S. consumer is still in relatively good shape.

Bitcoin is a very new investment, first introduced in 2009, so it may need more time to adapt. Gold has been around for thousands of years. Periods of high inflation will typically create volatility in markets.

If you are in the market for a used vehicle, you should feel relieved that prices are starting to cool. It's also good news that Hurricane Ian should only slightly impact the market and for a short period.

Interest rates are on the rise! What does this mean for your money? Well, it could be good or bad news depending upon where you keep your cash holdings. We’ve outlined how rising interest rates could affect your loan rates, credit card rates, investment returns, and more. Read on to ensure you’re getting the most yield from your cash holdings while those rates continue to rise.

How things play out will depend on the future supply of existing and new homes for sale, the health of the mortgage market, and the consumer's financial well-being. If you are looking to sell your home, you might want to do so sooner rather than later.