There’s something about October that brings out our fear of the unknown. Spooky sounds, creepy costumes, and pumpkin spice-flavored everything. But the scariest things of all? Financial mistakes that can haunt you for decades.
There’s something about October that brings out our fear of the unknown. Spooky sounds, creepy costumes, and pumpkin spice-flavored everything. But the scariest things of all? Financial mistakes that can haunt you for decades.
It’s August in Kitsap County—aka the few glorious weeks when nobody asks about the weather and we all remember why we live here. But while you’re savoring those sunny weekends (or pretending to enjoy yardwork), it’s also a perfect time for a financial check-up. Think of it as your fiscal sunscreen: a little prevention now …
When people talk about retirement, most imagine some magical finish line between ages 62 and 67. The truth? Retirement isn’t really about a date—it’s about freedom. Not just freedom from work, but freedom to live how and where you want. That’s financial independence.
We’re living in strange times. Inflation’s sticky, interest rates are punchy, and the markets can’t seem to decide whether they’re caffeinated or exhausted. One week we’re up. The next we’re wondering if someone pulled the plug. For many investors, uncertainty feels like a signal to retreat—to hide out in cash, wait for “the bottom,” or …
Ah, tax season. That special time of year when you either feel like a financial genius or a government donor. Most people see April 15th as a deadline, but the real winners think ahead. Paying taxes is inevitable, but overpaying? That’s optional.