10 Positive Ways To Talk To Kids About Money (Aug 10, 2018)

One of the earliest steps to teaching your kids about finances is talking to them about money. Whether it’s teaching your toddler about different coins, helping your tween open their first bank account, or discussing student loans and taxes with your college-age teenager, how you talk about money has a lasting effect on your child. Discussing finances positively fosters a healthy relationship towards money that will stay with your kids into adulthood and help them achieve a fulfilling and successful life through sound wealth management. SageVest Wealth Management’s sister site, SageVest Kids, discusses 10 positive ways to talk to kids about money, life, and more.

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The Return Of Yield On Cash, Finally! (Aug 6, 2018)

It’s been almost a decade of watching cash yields hover at zero percent or just above. In fact, investors have been searching for yield on cash balances for so long that you may have forgotten to look by now, assuming that yields simply aren’t worth monitoring. However, a series of rate increases by the Federal Reserve Board mean that cash yields are finally returning to respectable levels. If you have meaningful cash balances, now’s the time to re-evaluate the potential yield on cash.

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5 Ways To Simplify Your Finances (Aug 1, 2018)

In today’s busy world, life can involve juggling family, career, and more on a daily basis. Your wealth should be a resource in support of your full lifestyle. However, limited time, financial complexity, or other challenges can often make managing your money just one more task demanding your attention. If you’re looking for ways to simplify your life, one area for consideration is to simplify your finances.

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The Sandwich Generation (Jul 24, 2018)

If you’re ‘sandwiched’ between raising children and looking after aging parents, then you’re officially a member of the Sandwich Generation. Roughly half of people in their 40s to 60s face the challenge of supporting themselves, their children, and older relatives.

As families delay having children, and more grandparents live longer, the Sandwich Generation is predicted to continue expanding. SageVest Wealth Management offers some useful strategies to help you balance personal and financial considerations during this challenging phase of life.

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When And How To Teach Your Kids About Investing (Jul 18, 2018)

Money’s an essential resource for life success. It’s also a broad and complex topic. If you’re a parent, committed to providing your kids with a sound financial education, teaching your child about money needs to begin early, with age-appropriate activities that foster a healthy attitude towards money, spending, and saving. Only once your child possesses a strong understanding of the financial basics should you consider introducing the principles of investing. SageVest Kids offers insights into when and how to teach your kids about investing.

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Why You Need A Financial Advisor (Jul 17, 2018)

You wouldn’t consider running a marathon without first undergoing a medical and some fitness training. If you’re serious, you might even hire a professional trainer to create a personalized workout that maximizes your chances of crossing the finish line.

Think of a financial advisor as a trainer – but for your money. They evaluate your current financial fitness, learn about your wealth goals, and develop a customized plan to secure your current and future financial wellbeing. While everyone’s reason for hiring an advisor differs, there are commonalities, like saving for retirement, the loss of a spouse, or starting a business. Here are ten reasons why you need a financial advisor.

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8 Tips For Financial Independence And Success (Jul 6, 2018)

The true meaning of financial independence is different for everyone. For some people, financial independence is the ability to buy a house, or to support oneself in retirement. For others, it’s the ability to transfer wealth to children or grandchildren. In its broadest sense, financial independence means accruing sufficient assets to support the lifestyle you envision for you and your loved ones, both now and in the future.

Whatever financial independence means to you, it’s worth taking the time to evaluate your success on a regular basis, and to formulate next steps towards financial freedom. SageVest Wealth Management offers 8 tips to help you achieve financial independence and success.

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Trade Tensions Weigh On Investment Outlook (Jul 2, 2018)

SageVest Wealth Management’s most recent quarterly investment commentary is now available, reviewing the second quarter of 2018. Highlights include:

– Second quarter returns remained fairly anemic.

– The economy and the job market remain strong, offering a hopeful outlook, particularly when combined with tax reform.

– Global trade tensions are the primary weight on the markets, leaving investors and businesses wary due to extreme unknowns.

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20 Important Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor (Jun 18, 2018)

There’s a lot to at stake when you’re interviewing a financial advisor to guide your wealth decisions and help you achieve financial security. You want someone who possesses the knowledge, experience and qualifications you need, at a price that’s reasonable, and with a dialogue that’s meaningful to you. SageVest Wealth Management offers 20 important questions to ask a financial advisor across four key categories, to help you make the best choice.

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Affordable Summer Activities For Kids (Jun 12, 2018)

Summer is approaching. That means warmer weather and, for parents of school-age kids, summer expenses.

From summer camp and family vacations, to play dates and pool time, the costs associated with keeping your kids entertained during the long summer days can quickly send your family budget into disarray. SageVest Wealth Management’s sister site, SageVest Kids, offers some tips on how to keep your longer term financial goals on track, with Affordable Summer Activities For Kids.

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