by Cady North | Jun 1, 2022 | Financial Planning, Retirement, Saving
Inflation has got everyone thinking about expenses lately, but what about your income? Did you know that how much you get paid is under your control more than you think? The reason? Taxes. Your stated salary is only one factor that determines your take-home pay. ...
by Cady North | May 4, 2022 | Financial Planning
A common experience my clients ask me about is how to handle finances once the health status of an aging parent changes. This may come up when your parent gets a new diagnosis or has a health event leading to more care. These kinds of transitions can be hard, but it...
by Cady North | Apr 6, 2022 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement, Saving
I get questions related to how frequently should you check in on various aspects of your finances. It’s normal to want to “over check” things to have a sense of control — but when does it become just a bother? On the flip side, some people may...
by Cady North | Mar 9, 2022 | Financial Planning, sabbatical, Saving
My spouse has been on sabbatical for 6 months. He’s a software developer and most recently worked at a biotech company. Burnout took hold after working long hours for more than two years on blood testing products during the COVID crisis. So I encouraged him to...
by Cady North | Feb 9, 2022 | Financial Planning
Feeling uncomfortable with finances is very common. A 2018 study found that Americans would rather talk about anything else (marital problems, politics, sex, etc.) than money. It can show up in a variety of ways: avoidance, fear, frustration, overwhelm, uncertainty,...
by Cady North | Jan 5, 2022 | Financial Planning, Retirement
You can set up a clean slate with new money habits any time of the year. If you’ve been meaning to buckle down and get better with your finances, here are a few quick tips to get started. Check Your Retirement Contributions The average person stops...
