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You have probably witnessed a tweet or some financial ‘expert’ on TikTok pose the question, “Would you rather have a million dollars today or a penny doubled every day for 30 days?” The purpose of this question is that today many people are inclined towards instant gratification due to one-day amazon prime shipping, subscription services, and on-demand entertainment. Not only is the $1,000,000 gift today significant, but if I don’t have to wait 30 days, sign me up! Heck, maybe I’ll even invest it. Obviously, this hypothetical exercise is meant to make you think it through. Why bother asking the question if the answer is so obvious?

Anyone can seem like a good financial advisor when markets are doing well. The expectation investors have when investing in capital markets is to make money, so when expectations are easy to meet, the bar tends to be set pretty low. However, it’s downturns in the markets that separate great financial advisors from mediocre ones. It’s times like these when people may wonder what their financial advisor is doing during this bear market.

In August 2022, President Biden announced a Student Loan Forgiveness Plan that had been long awaited by many people who are strapped with thousands in student loan debt. The finer details are still being worked out, and the program still has not been implemented. There is no doubt that his plan will most likely continue to see legal challenges and hurdles along the way. Here is what we know as of today.

Choosing a banking institution seems like a simple enough task. Many people have banked with the same institution since their first job (or the same lineage of institutions after various acquisitions). However, just because something is familiar doesn’t mean it fits your needs. This article outlines a few things to consider when choosing a bank.

Ford and General Motors are among some of the largest employers here in Michigan. They also happen to be two of just a handful of employers that offer a pension. However, many employees may not understand that the interest rate hikes by the central bank are having a profound effect on how your pension fits into your retirement plan.

“Annuity” now there is a word that generates some mixed feelings, and along with those feelings a myriad of conflicting opinions, both personal and professional. How can someone possibly determine if annuities are a useful financial tool for them?

Throughout our lives, we are advised to save for college, retirement, or unexpected emergencies. While these are all important things to save for, this ignores a lot of opportunities and creates a big gap in savings. What about the many things that could come up in the next 20 years?

No matter your level of money management experience, as an individual, you have limited resources to research, trade, and manage things on your own. So, it is important to hire a financial advisor for guidance. If you are currently working with, or are considering working with an advisor, there’s one other question you need to be asking: How does my Financial Advisor get paid?