Why and How to Build Your Emergency Fund

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Most will recommend that you start small, stay consistent, and prioritize saving to ensure you have a safety net in place for unexpected expenses. Remember, the peace of mind and financial security that come with having an emergency fund are invaluable. An emergency fund is essential for financial stability and peace of mind, but many…

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Never Ignore This Retirement Planning Principle

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Retirement Planning: Pay Your Future Self First There is a crucial principal in retirement planning called paying your future self first.  The idea, if you’re not familiar with it, is to prioritize saving and investing for your retirement before allocating money to other expenses and fun.  This approach makes sure you build a sufficient nest…

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Financial Advisor: Guiding Your Path to Financial Success

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In today’s complex and ever-changing financial landscape, making informed decisions about your money can be a daunting task. Or does it? Whether you’re planning for retirement, investing for the future, or simply trying to manage your day-to-day finances, having a trusted partner by your side can make all the difference. This is where a financial…

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Getting the Most From Your Semi-Annual Financial Plan Checkup

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It’s the halfway point through the year so it’s a great time to perform your semi-annual financial plan checkup for you and your business.  For the best outcome, we’ve got some key steps and advice to follow during your checkup. Review Your Financial Plan Goals Checking your goals is as important as reviewing your budget…

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Optimizing Financial Planning With Government Programs

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Today, it seems like people are nervous about any changes to their financial planning. They’re afraid they won’t max their own wealth potential, afraid they’ll make the wrong investment changes or worried that any new approaches will make them a target. Since financial planning cannot take into consideration every life event, it must be updated…

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Financial Experience Difference

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Recently I came across an article on things your financial advisor may not tell you. They weren’t secretive, just inexperienced. The article  stood out because it illustrated how a financial advisor with experience makes a big difference to your financial wellbeing.  Blue Apples Dennis Bays, and his team of Americore professionals have decades of experience.  During…

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It’s Mid-Summer – Time for a Financial Checkup

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We’re more than halfway through the year, and if you haven’t already done so, now is a great time to review your progress on financial goals for 2022. Checking on your progress to your saving, business, and retirement goals now gives you time to adjust your approach if needed.  No worries: we’ve got a few…

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Better 2022 Planning

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2021 is about to close.  All the tax planning changes that could be made for the 2021 tax year have been made. It’s time to celebrate ringing in a new year.  Hopefully, the new year will have less viral variants than the last one. Meanwhile, wishing you better 2022 planning and a Happy new year!…

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