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What is a Health Savings Account?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on October 12th, 2018

Let’s face it, medical expenses can have a major impact on your budget, especially as you get older.

If you’ve heard about a Health Savings Account or maybe your work offers one, then it just may make sense to give it some serious consideration – and, in my opinion, it typically makes a lot of sense.

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It's World Financial Planning Day!

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on October 5th, 2018

The Financial Standards Planning Board promotes the day to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. But, you know, Financial Planning (capitalizations intentional!) is more than just a day, right? What if I told you it was a lifelong journey?

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4 Ways to Deal With Debt in Retirement

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 30th, 2018

Dealing with debt is nerve-racking, but debt when you’re approaching retirement can be downright scary. The conventional wisdom is that you should try to retire debt-free, but fewer and fewer people are actually doing that.

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‘Too Little Too Late’: Bankruptcy Booms Among Older Americans

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 23rd, 2018

For a rapidly growing share of older Americans, traditional ideas about life in retirement are being upended by a dismal reality: bankruptcy.

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Financial Tips for Widows

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 8th, 2018

Widows are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the United States, with 11 million women and growing. The death of a spouse is one of the hardest things a person can go through. Along with all the emotional struggles of losing a spouse, many times it also brings major financial changes.

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Video: Saving For Your Child's School

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 2nd, 2018

 A post-secondary degree is proving more and more beneficial to earn a foothold in the workforce. There are many ways parents can tackle the daunting task of raising a child and then helping them with higher education costs. Contact a CFP® Professional TODAY for help in creating a financial plan that draws a roadmap for accomplishing all of your financial goals!

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Great, You Got a Raise — Here’s How Not to Blow It

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on July 6th, 2018

A Pay Bump Doesn't Automatically Improve Your Financial Situation.

After years of internships, student jobs, and even seasonal retail work, I thought I had finally “made it” when I started a salaried position after graduating from college.

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Video: The Importance of Financial Goals

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on June 29th, 2018

These are the obstacles we all face in trying to achieve our financial goals:

 

13 Habits of Financially Savvy People

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on June 19th, 2018

Being financially savvy will mean different things to different people. But a common trait that the money-smart share is an affinity for long term financial planning and goals.

Those who are great at it don’t have to make huge sacrifices, but still manage to enjoy a high standard of living while traveling and pursuing a range of hobbies.

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Graduation Season Is here - How to Start Down the Path Towards Financial Success

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 27th, 2018

With another graduation season upon us, young people are trying to make the transition from college to colleague. There will be big changes and challenges ahead. If you can start off on the right financial footing in your 20's, you will be leaps and bound ahead of others that don't get their finances in order until later in life. 

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