I did a simple google search of “how much does it cost to raise a child” and then my eyes glazed over. According to Investopedia, it could be as much as $277k in 2022 (from birth to age 18). That turns out to be about $15k a year. But I always hate numbers like these […]
As Lynne Twist says in her book, The Soul of Money, “When you make a difference with what you have, it expands.” Giving your resources in a way that’s aligned with your values can have a compounding effect on your overall wealth and well-being. Giving to charity, as it happens, can also offer some worthwhile […]
https://staging.thinkingbigfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/optimize-your-charitable-giving.jpg10801080Brandon Tacconellihttps://www.thinkingbigfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TBF-Final-Logo-1-2-300x129.pngBrandon Tacconelli2022-03-11 22:20:332022-03-11 22:25:33How to Optimize Your Charitable Giving
Shockingly, we haven’t yet written a post on how to prepare for filing your taxes! We know taxes aren’t the most exciting topic, but they are a crucial part of your financial health. Now is a great time to get organized ahead of tax time. Whether you do your taxes yourself or pay a professional […]
Have you ever taken the Love Language Test? It’s a fun quiz that helps you understand how you like to receive love from the people in your life. The quiz is broken down into five primary categories: Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. While we each have some affinity […]
As a financial planner, one of the most common things I hear is about everyone’s need to “save for retirement.” The phrase itself is vague, impersonal, and unspecific. People who are decades away from the presumed end of their working lives have “saving for retirement” as a primary goal. I’ve also heard from plenty of […]
The Ongoing Costs of Raising a Child(ren)
I did a simple google search of “how much does it cost to raise a child” and then my eyes glazed over. According to Investopedia, it could be as much as $277k in 2022 (from birth to age 18). That turns out to be about $15k a year. But I always hate numbers like these […]
How to Optimize Your Charitable Giving
As Lynne Twist says in her book, The Soul of Money, “When you make a difference with what you have, it expands.” Giving your resources in a way that’s aligned with your values can have a compounding effect on your overall wealth and well-being. Giving to charity, as it happens, can also offer some worthwhile […]
Simple Ways to Prepare for Tax Filing
Shockingly, we haven’t yet written a post on how to prepare for filing your taxes! We know taxes aren’t the most exciting topic, but they are a crucial part of your financial health. Now is a great time to get organized ahead of tax time. Whether you do your taxes yourself or pay a professional […]
What’s Your Money Love Language?
Have you ever taken the Love Language Test? It’s a fun quiz that helps you understand how you like to receive love from the people in your life. The quiz is broken down into five primary categories: Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. While we each have some affinity […]
Changing the Retirement Savings Paradigm?
As a financial planner, one of the most common things I hear is about everyone’s need to “save for retirement.” The phrase itself is vague, impersonal, and unspecific. People who are decades away from the presumed end of their working lives have “saving for retirement” as a primary goal. I’ve also heard from plenty of […]