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3 Major Changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for Student Loan Borrowers
Student Loan Borrowers: The government made 3 major changes to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that make it easier to get your student loans forgiven. See what changes they made and how they may help you get your loans forgiven faster.
Be Aware of the Lifestyle Creep [Video]
Have you ever found that as you earn more income you spend more? This is what’s known as the lifestyle creep. This means as your income increases so do your expenses. So year by year you slowly earn more over time. Therefore, your expenses go up over time too. One thing to be thoughtful of…
2021 Stock Market Performance Is Broadening Out
2021 stock market performance is broadening out. Does this reflect a change to a new investment regime, or will it prove short lived? Read our thoughts and hear why we’re particularly concerned for investors nearing retirement.
Be Proactive: Tax Analysis [Video]
One question we hear a lot from those who are self-employed and doing some type of payroll is: “How do I balance my taxes and save for the future?” For this let’s discuss your tax analysis… Let’s go through an example so I can show you some of the mechanics of how a…
What Does Fed Tapering Mean for Investors?
There’s a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve tapering its support for the economy. This marks an important shift in the investment environment since COVID started. But what is tapering, and what does Fed tapering mean for investors?
September 2021 Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter
Financial Planning & Investing Newsletter September 2021 | Can the Fed Ever Normalize Policy Again | Other Articles & Videos
Open Enrollment – Deciding between Medical Insurance Plans [Video]
[Video]Open Enrollment-Deciding between Medical Insurance Plans| We are going to be talking about health insurance because making the right choice here could save you tens of thousands of dollars for you and your family.
Illinois Residents: Should you switch natural gas suppliers before winter?
Winter is coming and natural gas prices are soaring. If you’re an Illinois resident, now may be a good time to see if switching natural gas suppliers can save you money heating your home this winter.
August 2021 Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter
Financial Planning & Investing Newsletter August 2021 | Mid Year Review of the Investment Landscape | Other Articles & Videos
Surging Home Prices a Warning to Consumers
Home prices in the United States just recorded their strongest growth in 30 years. Is now the time to buy a home, or should consumers see these surging home prices as a warning sign?
Now Is the Time to be Looking for a New Job
There hasn’t been a better time to get a new job in over 40 years. The pool of labor is declining and number of jobs available is at an all-time high. Is now a good time to be looking for a new job?
How Should Parents Plan for A Child’s College Education?
Of all the financial planning topics we deal with at Financial Design Studio, college planning is always one of the tougher issues. What are the key factors to keep in mind when figuring out how to pay for a child’s college education?
