By Darren Wurz If you’ve been listening to the headlines lately, you know that a recession is likely on the way. No one knows exactly when it will happen or how bad it will be, but one thing is certain: It’s better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. Even highly specialized fields, like law, are not immune to the effects of a recessionary environment, but there are proactive steps you … [Read more...]
What My Dad Did for Me: 3 Things You Should Do
What My Dad Did for Me: 3 Things You Should Do
By Darren Wurz Preparing your kids for the reality of life can be one of the hardest aspects of parenting, especially when it comes to teaching them about money. Many people shy away from having conversations about money with their kids, but research shows that it can have lasting effects on their long-term financial literacy. My dad decided early on that he was going to make financial … [Read more...]
The 5 Worst Investment Mistakes You Can Make Right Now
The 5 Worst Investment Mistakes You Can Make Right Now
By Darren Wurz The U.S. stock markets have experienced renewed volatility following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on August 26th. He reiterated the Fed’s aggressive stance on inflation and said further interest rate hikes could lead to slow economic growth and rising joblessness. (1) With the Nasdaq down nearly 7% and the S&P down 5%, many people are … [Read more...]
Individual 401(k) vs. SEP IRA: Which Is Best for You?
Individual 401(k) vs. SEP IRA: Which Is Best for You?
By Darren Wurz As a law firm owner, it can be hard to save for retirement when there are so many other aspects of your business to worry about. Between managing your caseload and running the day-to-day operations of the firm, retirement planning usually ends up at the bottom of the to-do list. Even when you do commit to starting a retirement plan, it can be difficult to sort through … [Read more...]
Is a Savings Account Really a Safe Place for Your Money?
Is a Savings Account Really a Safe Place for Your Money?
By Darren Wurz If you’re like most people, you probably had a piggy bank as a kid. Maybe you wanted to save up for a new toy, some candy, or even something bigger and more important, such as your first car. As you grew up, at some point that piggy bank turned into a savings account in an actual bank and you started earning interest. I remember opening my first bank account in grade school and … [Read more...]
Where Does Social Security Fit in Your Retirement Plan?
Where Does Social Security Fit in Your Retirement Plan?
By Darren Wurz Retirement is just a few years away, so Social Security is on your mind. With all the information out there about how and when to retire, and what to do with your benefits, it’s a challenge to keep it all straight. You know that you have paid into the Social Security system and that you’ll be able to claim benefits at some point, but do you know the ins and outs of your … [Read more...]