What to Do with Your Money 1, 5, and 10 Years Before Retirement
Regardless of whether you plan to retire in 10 years or are shooting for early retirement, there’s one main goal your planning should be working toward: saving enough so that you don’t outlive your money. But there’s no exact science for figuring out exactly how much money you’ll need to ac …
The 3-Lane Highway Approach to Financial Planning
Do you ever stop to consider if you’re getting the best financial advice? Are you receiving advice focused on solving your known—and unknown—problems? Are you on the road to living your fullest life? For many individuals and families, the answer is unclear. That’s because financial guidan …
The Opportunity in Change: How Changing Goals Change Financial Plans
Your financial goals are constantly changing, but your financial plan isn’t always nimble enough to change with them. That’s why it’s important to keep a well-stocked account to use as an emergency or opportunity fund for your goals. Here’s a scenario where an opportunity fund could help me …
Talking to Your Financial Advisor During Market Volatility
When market volatility occurs, it’s completely natural to feel anxious about your finances. This is an uncomfortable time for all investors, seasoned and new. It’s important to remember that market volatility is nothing new. If you’re working with a financial advisor, your financial plan …
2026 Calendar: Key Tasks & Financial Dates
Get ready to tackle 2026 with this month-by-month financial task list. We’ve also included important dates so you won’t miss key deadlines. Download the checklist today to get started.
Including Charitable Giving in Your Financial Planning
If you’re interested in making a lasting impact for the causes that matter most to you, you may want to include charitable giving in your financial plan. In this on-demand webinar, Carson’s Heather Zack, Private Client Services – Solutions Strategist, will share information about charitable …
Why Should I Hire a Financial Advisor? 5 Benefits of Financial Advice
As an advisor, we get tasked with showing someone why they should pay us to give them advice. If clients can do it all themselves or hire a computer to invest, what is the true value of having a financial advisor? Is it really worth it?
How to Make Charitable Giving Part of Your Financial Plan
COVID-19 caused an economic shockwave that we’ll feel for a long time. Nonprofits, from large global networks to the local churches, have been hit hard, too. In a recent survey of 110 nonprofits, 80% of them said revenue had fallen across the board.
Your Retirement Planning Starter Pack
Although there are some basic guidelines, your financial life is as unique as your fingerprint. Your lifestyle, goals, family situation, risk tolerance and even your wildest dreams will give a unique signature to your portfolio. Let’s look at a few of the starting points today for a healthy …
Do I Need a Financial Advisor? How to Know What You Need Now
By Erin Wood, CFP®, Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Advanced Solutions, Carson Group Do I need a financial advisor? Given what I do for a living, I get this question a lot. I may be biased, but I think almost everyone would benefit from some kind of advice for their money. …
How to Stick to New Year’s Resolutions
Picture this: My husband and I are squeezing in workouts by power walking at the gym where our daughter’s swim team practices. Normally, the brisk walks get our heart rates up and, after several laps around the indoor track, we’ve broken a sweat. In January, though, we find ourselves dodgin …