Financial Horror Stories
Making mistakes when it comes to your finances is perfectly normal, however, when it comes to these horror stories, the impact can be significant, and frankly, quite scary.
Why Do I Need Life Insurance?
If you’re like most people, it’s not that you don’t appreciate the value of life insurance. In fact, many people believe they need more coverage. You probably wouldn’t mind owning
Understanding Your 401(k) – Key Terms to Know
Planning for retirement is a key point of financial wellness- but how can you make the most of your 401(k) plan without understanding all of the vocabulary?
What You Need to Know About President Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plans
On August 24, 2022, President Biden announced plans to offer student loan forgiveness to selected individuals.
Financial Planning After a Divorce: What Women Should Know
After a divorce, women tend to be hit harder financially than men. Divorce in the current environment is even more likely to disrupt their financial stability.
3 Financial Items to Consider Before Marriage
Disagreements about money are one of the leading causes of divorce. This is why it is important to save yourself from future distress by considering certain pre-marriage steps.
At What Age Should I Teach my Child about Money?
As with many financial matters, our team at Blakely Financial believes the best advice is to start early. The sooner children learn financial fundamentals the better!
5 Common Factors Affecting Retirement Income
When it comes to planning for your retirement income, it’s easy to overlook some of the common factors that can affect how much you’ll have available to spend.
Food Inflation: What is Behind It and How to Cope
Food prices have long been prone to volatility, but in 2021, U.S. food prices were hit hard by many of the same global supply-chain woes that drove up broader inflation.
What is Your Retirement ‘Elevator Pitch’?
We are entering the halfway point in the year. Now is a great time to do a mid-year check of your goals. And a great way to do this is to start with an ‘elevator pitch’.