Financial Blog For Busy Families & Impact Investors
Can Money Buy Happiness? Here is the better question.
Can money buy happiness? Here is the better question.
Freeze your Credit [video]
Freeze your credit. Here is why and how it is different than a lock.
Venmo Scams [video]
Next up - Venmo scams. This is my series on identity theft prevention and cybersecurity.
Ask Linda: Gifting Stock to my Child
I want to gift some of the concentrated stock in my brokerage account to my adult child. I am tired of managing the stock and feeling like I need to stay on top of the earnings reports, news, etc. I would rather gift it to him and have the rest of my portfolio in low-cost, diversified positions. The stock has a very low basis and will incur a large amount of long-term capital gains upon selling. What are your thoughts?
Do you need a Living Trust?
More Privacy. More Control. Quicker distribution to beneficiaries.
How to Title your Assets
How should you title your assets? This guide will help you understand your options,
If Something Happens to You, What Happens to Your Pet?
Many people expect that a family member or friend will care for their pet if something happens to them. While that would be an ideal situation, sometimes the owner has reasons to believe that will not be possible.
When you don't have an obvious beneficiary for your money... [video]
When you don’t have an obvious beneficiary for your money…
Digital Estate Planning
Many of us have a plan for our home, 401k, and IRAs in the event of our passing. What about digital assets, such as emails, texts, social media, airline miles, cryptocurrency, music files, and photos?
It's Time to Check Capital Gain Distributions
Many people learn about capital gain distributions when they file their taxes. Rather than wait for the surprise, I show you how to proactively prepare for the tax impact or take action to avoid it.
Ask Linda: What does "rising yields" mean?
Dear Linda, I keep reading that bond yields are spiking. I am curious about what that means. Is it a good or bad thing?
Know a teenager working their first summer job? Tell them to do this... [video]
If you have a teenager in your life that is working their first summer job, talk to them about this money strategy.
Ask Linda: Is it safe to have all of my money at one Brokerage firm?
I remember being told that I shouldn't keep more than $250,000 at one bank since that is the FDIC insurance limit. What about my money at a brokerage institution, such as Schwab, Vanguard, or Fidelity? Should I spread my money out across brokerage firms as well? Should I spread my money out across brokerage firms as well? How do I best keep my money safe?
Looking to upgrade your EV charger? Don't forget about this tax credit. [video]
The EV charger federal tax credit is back.
The Stock Market and the Economy are Related, but not the Same
The stock market had a rough 2022 with the S&P losing close to 20%. While the stock market and the economy are related and often discussed together, they are not the same thing.
What to do with your Old Employer Plans [video]
So you've moved jobs a few times, you have a bunch of old employer plans, and you don't know what to do with them. Here are your options.
4 Pictures for when Markets Start Swinging
The stock market is cyclical and subject to periods of volatility. While being told to ‘stick with your long-term investment strategy’ is simple advice, it isn’t always easy. I love incorporating these 4 pictures into meetings – here’s why.