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Boost your mind and body with a stroll through flora and fauna If you're feeling stressed, sluggish or simply stuck in your head, it might be time to lace up your shoes and head outdoors. Taking a walk through nature isn’t just a pleasant escape — it’s a proven way to boost both mental and physical well-being. Clear your head One of the most immediate benefits of walking in nature is the mental clarity it brings. Studies have shown that time spent in green spaces lowers corti

Starting a Family? Consider Life Insurance To Protect What’s Most Importan t Starting a family brings joy, responsibility and the need to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance may not be the first thing on your to-do list, but it plays a crucial role in protecting your family's future. If something were to happen to you or your spouse/partner, a life insurance policy can help cover the mortgage, childcare, education costs and daily living expenses — giving your loved ones f

Why Your Workplace Retirement Plan Is More Powerful Than You Think When it comes to your workplace retirement plan, what’s not to love? It provides you with an automatic savings plan, tax advantages, an employer match, a diverse menu of well-researched investment options and comprehensive online retirement planning tools. However, there’s one ingredient that makes your plan so powerful that it almost feels like cheating — compound interest. It’s the secret sauce that has the

Egg Prices Ruffling Your Feathers? Consider Keeping Backyard Chickens As egg prices (and shortages) have climbed in recent times, so have...

Semiretirement Can Help Bridge the Gap Between Full-Time Work and Complete Retirement Semiretirement is a transitional phase between...

Six Strategies for Dealing With Market Volatility   When the market’s temperature keeps changing, it’s easy to feel the heat — or as if...

Loud budgeting can help you align your spending with your values and goals As a financial management strategy, loud budgeting  is a...

A 529 college savings plan is a great way to prepare for the rising costs of higher education Looking for a great way to invest in a...

Understand expense ratios to help maximize your retirement savings A mutual fund expense ratio is a critical metric to understand when...

Consider the benefits of journaling Journaling is the practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings and experiences — a pen, pencil,...

Understanding the typical components of an estate plan The topic of estate planning can be difficult to think about, but is so important...

As the 401(k) continues to evolve, it remains a great retirement saving strategy Since their launch in 1981, 401(k) plans have grown to...

Creating a Budget for Dog Parenthood Are you thinking about bringing a loyal, frisbee-chasing, treat-seeking, sock-stealing,...

Understanding What Drives Higher Prices Can Help Improve Retirement Planning The cost of living, which reflects the amount of money...

Taking Advantage of a Roth Contribution Option Can Give You Some Flexibility in Retirement According to Vanguard’s “ How America Saves...

Four Tips To Keep Your Smart Phone Safe and Secure Most people use smart phones to do a great many things daily. These things might...

Complete These Tasks To Help Determine Your Life Insurance Needs For many people, life insurance is a key component of a comprehensive...

Retirement Planning With Your Spouse or Partner Are you in the phase of life where you are closer to retirement than to the start of your...

Looking To Improve Your Personal Life? Embrace the Kaizen Philosophy Kaizen is a Japanese business philosophy centered around continuous...

Review the Potential Benefits of Bond Funds in Your Investment Strategy When investing for retirement, many people choose a strategy that...