FIRE Retirement
FIRE Retirement Provided by Avenues to Wealth If the idea of retiring in your early 50s, 40s, 30s, or even late 20s appeals to you, you may be interested in joining the FIRE retirement movement. Designed for those who have the discipline and cash flow to save...
The Cost of Procrastination
The Cost of Procrastination Provided by Avenues to Wealth Some of us share a common experience. You're driving along when a police cruiser pulls up behind you with its lights flashing. You pull over, the officer gets out, and your heart drops. “Are you aware...
Countdown to College
Countdown to College Provided by Avenues to Wealth As a parent, you of course want to give your child the best opportunity for success, and for many, attending the "right" university or college is that opportunity. Unfortunately, being accepted to the college...
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Keeping Good Records is Good Business Provided by Avenues to Wealth Maintaining good records is important to help meet your tax and legal obligations. The right record keeping system not only helps satisfy these obligations, but it may save you money and time....
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest Provided by Avenues to Wealth Forty-two percent of Americans do not own any stocks or stock-related investments, according to a recent Gallup poll.1 Individuals may cite different reasons for not investing, but with important...
A Checklist For When a Spouse or Parent Passes
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes Provided by Avenues to Wealth When you lose a spouse, partner, or parent, the grief can be overwhelming. In the midst of that grief, life goes on. There are arrangements to be made, things to be taken care of – and...
Important Birthdays Over 50
Important Birthdays Over 50 Provided by Avenues to Wealth Most children stop being "and-a-half" somewhere around age 12. Kids add "and-a-half" to make sure everyone knows they're closer to the next age than the last. When you are older, "and-a-half" birthdays...
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List Provided by Avenues to Wealth John and Mary are nearing retirement and they have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean John and Mary may need to prepare for two or even three decades of...
Estate Management Checklist
Estate Management Checklist Provided by Avenues to Wealth Do you have a will? A will enables you to specify who you want to inherit your property and other assets. A will also enables you to name a guardian for your minor children. Do you have healthcare...
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses Provided by Avenues to Wealth Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income but also to capital gains. Capital gains result when an individual sells an investment for...
FIRE Retirement
FIRE Retirement Provided by Avenues to Wealth If the idea of retiring in your early 50s, 40s, 30s, or even late 20s appeals to you, you may be interested in joining the FIRE retirement movement. Designed for those who have the discipline and cash flow to save...
The Cost of Procrastination
The Cost of Procrastination Provided by Avenues to Wealth Some of us share a common experience. You're driving along when a police cruiser pulls up behind you with its lights flashing. You pull over, the officer gets out, and your heart drops. “Are you aware...
Countdown to College
Countdown to College Provided by Avenues to Wealth As a parent, you of course want to give your child the best opportunity for success, and for many, attending the "right" university or college is that opportunity. Unfortunately, being accepted to the college...
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Keeping Good Records is Good Business Provided by Avenues to Wealth Maintaining good records is important to help meet your tax and legal obligations. The right record keeping system not only helps satisfy these obligations, but it may save you money and time....
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest Provided by Avenues to Wealth Forty-two percent of Americans do not own any stocks or stock-related investments, according to a recent Gallup poll.1 Individuals may cite different reasons for not investing, but with important...
A Checklist For When a Spouse or Parent Passes
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes Provided by Avenues to Wealth When you lose a spouse, partner, or parent, the grief can be overwhelming. In the midst of that grief, life goes on. There are arrangements to be made, things to be taken care of – and...
Important Birthdays Over 50
Important Birthdays Over 50 Provided by Avenues to Wealth Most children stop being "and-a-half" somewhere around age 12. Kids add "and-a-half" to make sure everyone knows they're closer to the next age than the last. When you are older, "and-a-half" birthdays...
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List Provided by Avenues to Wealth John and Mary are nearing retirement and they have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean John and Mary may need to prepare for two or even three decades of...
Estate Management Checklist
Estate Management Checklist Provided by Avenues to Wealth Do you have a will? A will enables you to specify who you want to inherit your property and other assets. A will also enables you to name a guardian for your minor children. Do you have healthcare...
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses Provided by Avenues to Wealth Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income but also to capital gains. Capital gains result when an individual sells an investment for...
