Starting a Home Renovation? Don’t Ignore These Key Insurance Risks
More homeowners have been renovating their homes instead of buying due to housing prices. While continuing to build equity in your home can be advantageous
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Kristin McKenna, CFP® is frequently published in the national news media. She’s a Senior Contributor at Forbes and has been published by U.S. News & World Report, TheStreet, Business Insider, and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Magazine, with quotes in Bloomberg, Kiplinger, MarketWatch, GOLF Magazine, and Huffpost, among others. Kristin has also been invited to be a panelist for several events around stock option financial planning.
Selling a Business? Brokers Share Tips on How to Maximize the Sale Price
The sale of a business marks a major life event. It’s emotional, stressful, and exciting all at the same time. And unfortunately, it’s often a
Planning to Retire Early? Now You Need to Figure Out What to Do Next.
Who doesn’t love the sound of an early retirement? For many busy executives and business owners, slowing down and enjoying your financial success early in
Beneficiaries of Inherited IRAs Get More RMD Relief — For Now
A few years ago, if you inherited an IRA from a parent, the distribution rules were simple: you could stretch withdrawals over your life expectancy.
True Cost of Owning a Second Home
Owning a second home or vacation property can sound enticing. But it can also be very expensive, both in terms of time and money. There
Hold Cash or Invest? History Shows Cash Isn’t King for Long
Should you hold cash or invest in the market? Attractive yields on savings and cash-like investments can make it tempting to hold cash instead of
What to do After the Death of a Spouse
Losing a spouse can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. While it’s possible to organize financial documents ahead of time, there’s no way to truly
Financial Planning for a Divorce
There are many financial planning considerations before, during, and after a divorce. A key part of the process from a financial standpoint is dividing the
Market Outlook: 3 Reasons Long-Term Investors Should Be Optimistic
It seems like bad news is inescapable these days. For much of last year, even good news about the economy was bad news for markets.
How to Negotiate Equity in a Private Company or Startup
Working for a startup can pay off big financially, but a lot must go right along the way. If you are considering taking a job