by Cady North | Oct 22, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing
Q: How much of my income should I be investing?A: A good starting point is 15–20% of your gross income, but the right number depends on your goals, debt, and cash flow. Even starting small builds long-term momentum. Q: Should I pay off student loans or invest first?A:...
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 | Dec 14, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Investing
It’s December and we’re taking a moment to look back on what’s changed here at North Financial Advisors in 2021. Here are my top 5 wins from the year: For the last 6 years, North Financial Advisors has continued growing to support clients from...
by Cady North | Oct 6, 2021 | Investing, Retirement
Believe it or not, the best investment isn’t the one with the highest returns. It’s the one you can stick with. Saving and investing both inside and outside retirement accounts is a great way to grow wealth and build resilience for the future. In fact —...
by Cady North | Nov 5, 2020 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
A question that’s been coming up with clients in their 30s and 40s lately is, “I keep hearing so much about compound interest, and I’ve been saving extra for years, but I don’t actually see the compound growth yet, what’s going on? When can I actually retire?” I get...
by Cady North | Apr 17, 2020 | Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement, Saving
This is a challenging time for us all. There’s misinformation everywhere and the news and government responses are changing so fast that it can be too much to keep up with. If you’re struggling to navigate your finances since being impacted by covid-19,...
