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Beyond just an Allowance: How to Engage your Young Kids in Learning about Money from a Young Age
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on July 1st, 2021Think back to those early days in life when it seemed like everything in the candy aisle was free if you begged your parents hard enough. Not a fleeting thought was given to the expenses of a vacation or the copay costs at the doctor. There’s something beautifully unburdened in the way which children experience the world: recklessly present and innocently ambivalent.
First Time Homebuyer Tips
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on June 18th, 2021Don’t Like Where You are Financially? Change Your Behavior
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on June 10th, 2021When people decide that they need to eat healthier or lose weight, they know that they have to change their behavior. That’s easier said than done for most, which is why programs like Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers are so popular; because they provide a system for automatically controlling portions and nutrition.
The Ins and Outs of Banking Online
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on June 9th, 2021In a few short years, it seems as though the banking industry has revolutionized. It is now easier (and more convenient than ever) to tend to your banking needs, all from the comforts of your pyjamas. Gone are the notions of banking hours, and the never ending lineups when you want to deposit your paycheck.
What You Should Know About Certified Financial Planners
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on May 19th, 2021Certified Financial Planners (CFP) can stand out from a rather crowded field of financial professionals for a variety of reasons. One of the most important reasons is that Certified Financial Planners are mandated to act as a fiduciary, meaning that they are required to put their client’s interests and needs ahead of his or her own.
Understanding Exchange-Traded Funds
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on May 7th, 2021Thinking about where to invest your money can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for those who are unfamiliar with all options for investing. If you’d like to take advantage of the ease of stock trading with the diversification of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially give you the best of both worlds.
Should You Retire at the Same Time As Your Spouse?
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 28th, 2021If you and your spouse are making plans to retire, you’re probably wondering whether it’s a good idea to retire at the same time. Many couples go through the same thought process and, in fact, one in four couples quit their jobs within a year of each other.
Habits of a Savvy Saving Family
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 23rd, 2021When people warn you that having kids is expensive, it’s no joke. From diapers to food, braces to sports activities the costs add up quick. For a middle-income family in the U.S. raising a child up until age 18, costs an estimated average of $245,340 (or $304,480, adjusted for projected inflation), according to the 2013 “Cost of Raising a Child” report from the U.S.
Time to Create a Budget
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 21st, 2021At the end of the month, do you often find yourself with a lot less money than you expected? Do you have a hard time determining exactly what you spent your money on? Do you feel that you should have more to show for your hard work than you currently do? Are you and your spouse or partner always fighting about money?