John J. Diak, CFP®Apr 2, 20194 min readYour Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough?Don’t let your finances be sidelined by unplanned emergencies. Make sure you have an emergency fund that’s large enough and liquid enough to
John J. Diak, CFP®Sep 25, 20184 min readStarting a Roth IRA for a Child or GrandchildIf you have a child or grandchild earning some income with a summer or after school job, you could help them save for future goals by assis
John J. Diak, CFP®Sep 11, 20183 min readAre Changes Ahead for Retirement Accounts?This year, lawmakers are addressing the problem of Americans not saving enough for retirement, with a bill proposing big changes to IRAs and
John J. Diak, CFP®Apr 17, 20183 min readFor Retirement, Income Matters as Much as SavingsAlthough your retirement benefits may be taxed, more retirement income is decidedly better than less – and a key part of retirement planning
John J. Diak, CFP®Apr 10, 20183 min readWhat Do You Have in Reserve for 2018?Living without an emergency fund can invite worry. It is an anxiety too many households have had to accept. Plan to save a little each month
John J. Diak, CFP®Nov 28, 20173 min readGetting (Mentally) Ready to RetireA successful retirement is not merely measured in financial terms. Even those who retire with small fortunes can face boredom or depression
John J. Diak, CFP®Jun 6, 20173 min readThe Rough Consequences of Not Saving for RetirementPutting away a percentage of one’s income, money that could be used for any number of bills or luxuries, is a sacrifice made in the present