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Finance Lessons for Your Teen
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on May 21st, 2020
The current economic environment has caused most everyone to reconsider their personal finances with many people having to drastically change their spending and savings habits. Out of this economic malaise may come an opportunity to finally instill the right habits in your teens that can carry them into adulthood on the right financial footing.
Top 10 Financial Terms
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on May 13th, 2020
If you don’t know the difference between asset-backed securities and securities, you may want to take a look at these common financial terms and their definitions.
Asset Backed Securities
Asset-backed securities are bonds or notes that are backed by assets such as credit card accounts receivable, auto loans, and home equity loans.
How Political Climates Affect the Financial Market
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on May 1st, 2020Keeping it in the Family by Protecting Your Estate
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 27th, 2020
An estate takes lifetimes to build but can be lost in the blink of an eye. Most of us don’t imagine assets that took decades to accumulate being drained in a few short years, but in some cases this is exactly what happens. Here are some of the top risks to an estate and some easy ways to manage those risks.
An Emergency Fund for Life Unexpected
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 22nd, 2020
One of the first lessons of finance we are taught, by our parents or through some basic personal finance course, is to make creating an emergency fund our top priority. Having a reserve of cash equivalent to six to 12 month’s worth of living expenses is considered the most fundamental principal of financial security.
Beneficiary Benefits—Keeping Designees Updated Matters Big Time
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 15th, 2020FinTech - What Apps You Should Know
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 9th, 2020Financial Designations
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on April 1st, 2020Have you ever wondered exactly what those initials after a financial professional’s name mean? You’re definitely not alone. The easy way to tell is to visit the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which provides a list of professional designations and what they mean.
5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Finances
Submitted by Silverleaf Wealth Management on March 25th, 2020
If you’ve spent more than five minutes on a kid’s television network, you’ve seen just how inundated young kids are with commercials for everything from the latest gadget, to some dreadful snack that features something gooey and/or messy. It’s also safe to bet that many of these kids run to their parents, wanting to buy some or all of these items.