Top 6 Considerations for Financial Planning for College
Financial planning for college is becoming ever more important as the higher education required to succeed becomes more and more expensive. According to the Department of Education, the cost of college is outpacing inflation and wage growth. Student loans account for more personal debt than credit cards. And by 2030, the average public university tuition […]
3 Keys to Effective Financial Planning for Divorce
Research shows that getting divorced is one of the most stressful events in life – and a frequent victim of that stress is effective financial planning for divorce. An experienced wealth manager can be invaluable in this situation, providing the clear head, careful consideration and financial expertise required. THOR Investment has helped many clients […]
Retirement Planning: One Well, Three Buckets
Retirement is a stage of life that we all are instructed to prepare for during our working years, but developing a retirement plan is another matter entirely. Between the challenges of the economy, and the complexity of investing, not enough Americans will be prepared to retire – in fact, a recent Pew Research study shows […]
Having Security in Social Security
“The hardest choices in life aren’t between what’s right and what’s wrong, but between what’s right and what’s best.” – Jamie Ford Unfortunately, we are all getting older and as we creep closer to the sixth decade of our lives, Social Security benefits begin to enter our financial conversations. We have had many conversations with our […]
The Difference Between a Wealth Management Firm and a Brokerage Firm – and Why It Matters to You
In an ever more complex world, people who enjoy a high net worth have much to be thankful for– but also much to manage. Their desire to find financial expertise covering more than just investments has been one key factor driving a shift from reliance on stockbrokers to relationships with wealth management firms. But what […]