5 Simple Steps to Create a Budget
A budget is a plan for spending and saving money. It can help you track your income and expenses, and make informed financial decisions. There are many different ways to create a budget, but the following steps can help you get started. 1. Calculate your income and expenses. Start by logging into your banking application to review your spending trends. Most financial institutions offer this service as a courtesy. For instance, Black Hills Federal Credit Union has a "money management" app that allows you to view trends and set limits for spending in various categories. Once you know how much...
Should I leave my funds in a 401(k) or diversify to mitigate loss?
This week on Client Q&A, we dive into the topic of leaving your retirement funds in a 401(k) or diversifying to mitigate loss.
5 Tips To Achieve Your Financial Goals in 2023
My advice for the new year – for current and prospective clients – is to take a deep breath and get serious about capitalizing on positive change this year. The following 5 tips will hopefully help you do just that.
How Awareness Can Help You Grow Your Wealth
As much as we loathe to admit it, all of us (to some degree or another) tend to avoid the bitter truths of reality. Whether it’s postponing a visit to the dentist or understanding the dollar amount of what you owe to others, there are some tough pills to swallow in life.