Teens and Money
I see a lot of people asking advice on how to help their children to transition to financial adulthood, particularly when they’re heading to college or otherwise leaving the nest. As a parent of four teenagers, this is something I’ve personally been navigating for the...Digging into an Imbalance of Power in Your Finances
I usually write about somewhat lighter topics – a podcast review or a blog about how to combine finances with a partner. Today I want to talk about a subject that alarms me, and I see it with some regularity: an imbalance of power regarding finances. I’m looking at...Taxes in Divorce
Heading into a divorce, you’re likely so overwhelmed with the legal, emotional, and financial issues that you’re dealing with that the last thing you probably want to be thinking about is how it’s going to affect your taxes. But considering the tax effects of your...Financial Goals, Part Two
Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash As a follow up to my last blog about setting financial goals, I wanted to address a little more specifically how to choose your goals, and also the importance of giving direction to your money. This isn’t limited to New Year’s – we...When Life Throws You a Financial Curveball
Sometimes, we find ourselves on a good path. We may not be breaking any records for paying off debt or saving for the future, but we’re doing okay. Everything is chugging along. And then life happens. What does that look like? It might be a major medical event, or a...Allison V. Bishop, CPA
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