Category: Financial Wisdom

The Rising Popularity of Pet Insurance: Is It Worth It? The popularity of pet insurance is on the rise, with nearly 5.7 million cats and dogs insured in the U.S. in 2023, according to a report by the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. This represents a 17.1% increase from the previous year. Pet insurance…

Navigating the Financial Impacts of the 2024 Election: Insights from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management 2024 Election: What Could It Mean for Your Finances and Investments? As the 2024 presidential campaign heats up, many Americans are wondering how the outcome of the election could impact their finances and investments. To shed some light on this topic,…

Becoming a Financial Advisor: What You Need to Know Are you considering a career as a financial advisor? Financial advisors play a crucial role in helping individuals save for their future and make wise investment choices. To become a financial advisor, you’ll need to find a firm, get licensed, and start building a book of…

Tips for Conducting a Mid-Year Financial Review and Setting Goals for the Second Half of the Year As we reach the halfway point of the year, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on our financial health and make any necessary adjustments to ensure we meet our goals by the end of the year….

Financial Advisers Hamstrung in Reporting Financial Abuse: FAAA Addresses the Issue Financial advisers are facing challenges in reporting financial abuse, according to the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA). The FAAA has highlighted the need for standardized protocols and tools to enable financial advisers to detect and address financial abuse effectively. In a submission to…

The Pros and Cons of Linking Your Checking Account to Savings Linking your checking and savings accounts can offer convenience and simplify money management. However, there are both pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to link your accounts. On the positive side, linking accounts can make it easier to transfer funds between accounts…

The Importance of Balancing Your Checkbook in a Paperless World In today’s digital age, balancing your checkbook may seem like a relic of the past. However, maintaining a record of your transactions and regularly reconciling your account is still a crucial part of financial management. Whether you’re a seasoned checkbook balancer from the paper statement…

Tips for Building Generational Wealth: Insights from D.C.-Based Financial Planner Jacqueline Schadeck D.C.-based financial planner Jacqueline Schadeck is on a mission to help families build and maintain generational wealth, emphasizing the importance of seeking good advice along the way. Schadeck’s personal experience with her family losing a substantial inheritance due to bad financial investments has…

Finding the Right Financial Planner: Expert Advice for Your Money Goals Financial planning can be a daunting task, especially with the abundance of information available online. While the internet, friends, family, and even TikTok influencers may offer advice, the best way to navigate your financial goals is by seeking help from a professional financial planner….

SFC Convicts Individual for Unauthorized Investment Advice on Telegram The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against unauthorized financial advisory services by securing a conviction against an individual for providing paid investment advice on a Telegram chat group without the necessary license. The individual was found guilty of…