Entries by Greg Carrico

Can You Still Build Wealth In Retirement?

Financial planning is fluid. It moves, contours, and evolves as you walk through life. Your plan in your 20s will be fundamentally different than in your 50s. Everything from your goals, priorities, and vision for success will change throughout your life, but one element should remain constant—your engagement.  Active engagement in your financial plan will […]

Do Your Financial Goals Really Impact Your Life?

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” –Les Brown This quote transports the reader to a mystical night, glimmering with hope and promise, and is the optimal backdrop for discussing financial goals. As financial planners, we talk about goal setting all the time, but what does that process really […]

How A QCD Can Boost Your Giving and Lower Your Taxes

The pandemic issued a surge in charitable need, efforts, and donations. Given the economic turbulence, many wondered how charities, and the people they serve, would fare. But studies have shown that even in these dark times, giving is on the rise.  Fidelity Charitable conducted a survey that found most people anticipated giving the same amount […]

How To Spend Money Better This Holiday Season

Tis’ the season for cozy sweaters, long evenings, peppermint everything, and flurries in the forecast. There are many changes that accompany the winter months, and spending money is one of them.  The United States often sets records for holiday shopping, and last year was no different. In 2019, individual spending averages soared to nearly $1,000 […]

Money Isn’t Your Goal, So Why Do You Think It Is?

Money represents many things—wealth, joy, security, advancement, opportunity, and more. While it can embody these traits, it isn’t inherently any of the ideals above. Money is simply money. It’s paper, metal, a number on an account, or a figure on a balance sheet. It isn’t the secret to unlock your wildest dreams. Money isn’t the […]

What Is Tax Planning (And Why It Matters)

You can think about tax planning like preparing for a test in school. Late-night procrastination might lead you to a passing grade, but the best way to secure an A is to take a more active path. You should engage the lesson by participating in class, completing homework assignments, learning from mistakes, and thoughtfully preparing […]