Wichert Financial Services Blog
Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation - Whether you’re a new college graduate interviewing for your first full-time job or a seasoned professional seeking a pay raise, it can be tricky to negotiate your salary. You...
How to Bounce Back Financially After Being Laid Off
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
“Expect the unexpected” sounds like a good mantra, but even if you follow that advice, life can still surprise you and knock you off balance. Undoubtedly, being laid off from your job is one of those shocking surprises....
How to Prioritize Financial Goals as Your Life Becomes More Complex
Friday, May 3, 2024
- How to Prioritize Financial - Goals as Your Life Becomes More Complex - Some people are savers, some are spenders, some live carefully within their means, and some live life to the fullest, even if that results in...
8 Things to Consider Before Buying Your Aging Parent’s Home
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The “great wealth transfer” is set to take place over the next two decades, when baby boomers (the wealthiest generation in American history) will pass $30 trillion down to younger generations. One common asset many...
Financial Tips for Female Breadwinners
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Financial Tips for Female Breadwinners - An increasing number of women are becoming primary breadwinners in their households, so one might assume women are also taking on most of the financial decisions. On the...
Ways to Reduce Your Tax Liability
Monday, February 12, 2024
Ways to Reduce Your Tax Liability - Want to pay less taxes? If given a way to legally reduce tax liability, most Americans would welcome that opportunity with open arms. But methods for doing so aren’t always obvious-...
What Can a Financial Advisor Do for You?
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
How can you get closer to achieving your financial goals? Depending on your income, assets, investments, and personal knowledge of finance, you may feel you can do a great job managing your money on your own. But...
To Rollover - or Not to Rollover Your 401(k)
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
As you advance in your career and hold jobs at various companies, you may discover at some point that you’ve left behind valuable cookie crumbs: a trail of employer-sponsored retirement accounts. Leaving previous plans...
4 Questions Adult Children Should Ask Their Parents Over the Holidays
Friday, November 17, 2023
It’s beginning to look a lot like Thanksgiving . . . and then Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve will follow. These are prime holidays for family gatherings, which can offer in-person opportunities to have...
Your Year-End Financial Planning Checklist for 2023
Monday, October 16, 2023
As 2023 winds down, your focus may begin turning to holiday planning, family gatherings, and delicious food. You might even entertain the idea of getting your tax documents in order. Consider going a few steps further...