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Aimee Hatlestad
April 14, 2025
Financial Planning

Your Financial Plan Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Aimee Hatlestad
April 14, 2025
Financial Planning
Your Financial Plan Is a Journey, Not a Destination

A good financial plan grows with you. Life changes, markets fluctuate, and goals evolve. Here’s how to stay on track with a plan that keeps up.

Aimee Hatlestad
April 7, 2025
Financial Wellness

Is Your Insurance Keeping Up? How to Stay Covered Through Life’s Changes

Aimee Hatlestad
April 7, 2025
Financial Wellness
Is Your Insurance Keeping Up? How to Stay Covered Through Life’s Changes

Keeping your insurance updated ensures you’re ready for life’s surprises. This article explores why regular policy reviews matter and the key steps to keeping your coverage aligned with your needs.

Aimee Hatlestad
March 10, 2025
Financial Wellness

Spring Clean Your Finances: 5 Easy Steps to Get Organized

Aimee Hatlestad
March 10, 2025
Financial Wellness
Spring Clean Your Finances: 5 Easy Steps to Get Organized

Spring cleaning isn’t just about your closet. This season, take the opportunity to reset your financial life, align your goals, and create a more organized path forward. A little effort now can set you up for success.

Aimee Hatlestad
March 3, 2025
Financial Wellness

Why Reviewing Your Social Security Statement Matters and How to Get Started

Aimee Hatlestad
March 3, 2025
Financial Wellness
Why Reviewing Your Social Security Statement Matters and How to Get Started

Social Security plays a vital role in retirement, and your statement is the roadmap. Use it to plan smarter, verify earnings, and protect your financial future.

Aimee Hatlestad
February 10, 2025
Financial Wellness

Streamline Your Digital Life: Smart Strategies for Managing Subscriptions

Aimee Hatlestad
February 10, 2025
Financial Wellness
Streamline Your Digital Life: Smart Strategies for Managing Subscriptions

How much are your subscriptions really costing you? You might be surprised to learn the answer. Discover simple ways to regain control of your digital life and your wallet.

Aimee Hatlestad
February 3, 2025
Estate Planning

Checklist for Estate Planning: Review Estate Planning Documents

Aimee Hatlestad
February 3, 2025
Estate Planning
Checklist for Estate Planning: Review Estate Planning Documents

Are you prepared for the future? Ensuring your estate plan reflects your current circumstances is crucial. Learn how regular reviews can prevent potential legal hassles and make sure your wishes are respected, no matter what life throws your way.

Aimee Hatlestad
January 13, 2025
Financial Wellness

How Couples Can Benefit from Regular Money Dates

Aimee Hatlestad
January 13, 2025
Financial Wellness
How Couples Can Benefit from Regular Money Dates

Ready to turn your financial stresses into a joint success story? Schedule a money date to navigate your finances as a team. Check out our guide on setting the right tone for a fruitful financial future together.

Aimee Hatlestad
January 7, 2025
Financial Wellness

Self-Attribution: The Hidden Influencer in Personal Finance

Aimee Hatlestad
January 7, 2025
Financial Wellness
Self-Attribution: The Hidden Influencer in Personal Finance

Self-attribution often leads us to overestimate our control over financial outcomes, which can be risky. Our latest article breaks down this complex bias and offers strategies to avoid its pitfalls. If you're interested in making smarter financial choices, this article is for you.

Aimee Hatlestad
January 6, 2025
Retirement Planning

4 Essential Questions to Answer Before You Reach Retirement

Aimee Hatlestad
January 6, 2025
Retirement Planning
4 Essential Questions to Answer Before You Reach Retirement

Retirement is a significant life event that requires thoughtful preparation. Our article addresses four key questions and helps you pursue a solid foundation for your future.

Aimee Hatlestad
December 9, 2024
Financial Wellness

From Budgeting to Credit Monitoring: Essential Apps for Financial Wellness

Aimee Hatlestad
December 9, 2024
Financial Wellness
From Budgeting to Credit Monitoring: Essential Apps for Financial Wellness

Boost your financial literacy and health with apps tailored to track spending, save for goals, and monitor your credit score. Learn how leveraging these tools can make managing your finances easier and help you make smarter money decisions.

Aimee Hatlestad
December 3, 2024
Financial Wellness

Stay Organized in Retirement with This Month-by-Month Financial Checklist

Aimee Hatlestad
December 3, 2024
Financial Wellness
Stay Organized in Retirement with This Month-by-Month Financial Checklist

Embrace your retirement with confidence! Our guide provides a month-by-month checklist to help you manage your finances so you can enjoy every moment of your retirement years without worry.

Aimee Hatlestad
November 11, 2024
Financial Planning

Turn Your Holiday Bonus Into a Gift That Keeps on Giving

Aimee Hatlestad
November 11, 2024
Financial Planning
Turn Your Holiday Bonus Into a Gift That Keeps on Giving

As the holidays approach, many look forward to receiving a year-end bonus, but there’s more to it than just extra cash for gifts. Learn how to strike the perfect balance between having fun now and securing your finances for later.

Aimee Hatlestad
November 4, 2024
Financial Planning

Donor-Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Charitable Giving

Aimee Hatlestad
November 4, 2024
Financial Planning
Donor-Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Charitable Giving

Are you making the most of your charitable contributions? Donor-advised funds (DAFs) could be the answer, offering significant tax benefits and the flexibility to support various causes over time.

Aimee Hatlestad
October 14, 2024
Retirement Planning

Making the Most of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in Your Retirement Strategy

Aimee Hatlestad
October 14, 2024
Retirement Planning
Making the Most of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in Your Retirement Strategy

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) play a crucial role in your retirement strategy, affecting everything from taxes to income flow. Understanding how to manage these mandatory withdrawals effectively can save you from hefty penalties and optimize your financial well-being.

Aimee Hatlestad
October 7, 2024
Retirement Planning

6 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement

Aimee Hatlestad
October 7, 2024
Retirement Planning
6 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement

How will your spending change in retirement? Explore key areas where costs typically decrease, from work-related expenses to downsizing your home, and learn how to manage your newfound financial flexibility wisely.

Aimee Hatlestad
September 16, 2024
Financial Wellness

How an Annual Credit Report Review Can Bolster Your Financial Health

Aimee Hatlestad
September 16, 2024
Financial Wellness
How an Annual Credit Report Review Can Bolster Your Financial Health

Regularly reviewing your credit report is crucial for maintaining financial health. It provides insight into your financial behaviors and can help you spot fraud early. Keeping an eye on your credit helps ensure you’re ready for life’s big decisions.

Aimee Hatlestad
September 9, 2024
Financial Wellness

Refinancing High-Interest Debt: Strategies for Relief

Aimee Hatlestad
September 9, 2024
Financial Wellness
Refinancing High-Interest Debt: Strategies for Relief

Explore the potential benefits of refinancing high-interest debt. This strategic financial move could lower your payments and help you manage your budget better, offering a clearer path toward financial stability and independence.

Aimee Hatlestad
August 19, 2024
Financial Wellness

Are You Prepared to Be an Empty Nester?

Aimee Hatlestad
August 19, 2024
Financial Wellness
Are You Prepared to Be an Empty Nester?

As children leave home for college or careers, parents face the transition to an empty nest. This is an opportunity to reassess financial plans, embrace new hobbies, and repurpose your home to enhance your new lifestyle.

Aimee Hatlestad
August 5, 2024

Beat Investment Anxiety: How to Stay Calm in Volatile Markets

Aimee Hatlestad
August 5, 2024
Beat Investment Anxiety: How to Stay Calm in Volatile Markets

Feeling overwhelmed by market noise? Learn how to stay focused on long-term goals and manage stress with informed decisions, even during market fluctuations.

Aimee Hatlestad
July 22, 2024

Overcoming Negativity Bias in Your Personal Finance Journey

Aimee Hatlestad
July 22, 2024
Overcoming Negativity Bias in Your Personal Finance Journey

Discover how negativity bias affects financial decision-making and learn strategies to maintain a positive perspective.

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