Thinking about buying waterfront property? A second home….and really hoping you can enjoy the view of a pristine lake or the soothing sound of ocean waves? Read on to gain insights on how best to prepare for home ownership on water. Important Considerations for Buying Waterfront Property Access to the water: What type of waterfront …
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Episode 12: Snowbirds
Sherri Stephens, President and CEO of Stephens Wealth Management Group, discusses the “ins and outs” of becoming a snowbird/sunbird with fellow Financial Planner and Founder of Pearl Planning, Melissa Joy. Thinking about becoming a snowbird? Not sure where to start? Take a listen to hear more about Sherri and Melissa’s journeys to second home ownership …
Episode 9: Thinking About Downsizing Your Home?
Thinking about downsizing your home? As you approach retirement or become an empty nester, it’s important to understand the dynamics of the current real estate market and how to best prepare for this significant housing transition. What key factors should you consider when evaluating the market? How can you effectively plan for the next phase …
Diversifying Your Investments
Previously, on Jill’s Journal, I talked about diversification with stocks and bonds. Remember, the goal of diversifying your investments is to smooth out your ride – you want to have several different types of asset classes to manage the ups and downs of your account. Even amongst stocks and bonds, there are still more ways …