Author: Yeske Buie

645, 825, 525, 750. No, these are not picks for the upcoming lottery… they’re credit scores. While it may be more fun to daydream about winning the lottery than increasing your credit score, it’s important to understand how your credit score affects your financial life...
Topics: Financial Planning

Investing with a Broken Compass: The Broken Analogy Years ago, we shared our reflections on an ad from BNY Mellon that offered the following opinion: The only investors staying the course are those with a broken compass. Fast forward seven years later, and we’re struck...
Topics: TheLiveBigWay® Digest

Discovery Insights Financial planning is often thought to only include investments and asset management. And those pieces matter! But none of it matters if it’s not personal, relatable, and aligned with who you are and what matters to you. Learn more about our discovery process...
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Changing Jobs in a Changing Market The coronavirus pandemic has rocked the job market, requiring companies to adapt to remote work environments, setting unprecedented unemployment records, and spiking job growth in unexpected industries. As a result, many are experiencing a job change, which can be...
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If you have a savings bond, uncertain times or economic hardship may have you wondering if you should cash it in. While the answer varies depending on your financial situation, there are a few general factors to consider to maximize your return. Yusuf Abugideiri shared...
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Charitable Giving Redefined For many, the shared challenges we’ve faced during the coronavirus pandemic has brought charitable giving to the forefront of their minds. Each year, we work with Clients to make charitable gifts through several traditional methods, but the pandemic has revealed more creative ways to...
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It is a natural human activity to draw comparisons, and many have been evaluating the similarities and differences between the coronavirus crisis and the Great Recession. While both situations have some similar characteristics, there are many notable differences. A CNBC article featuring thoughts from Dr....
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