Latest articles by Matt J. Goren, Ph.D., CFP®
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I Changed Careers, and So Can You
career paths Making the leap from psychologist to financial planner was challenging but worth it. If you want to make a jump yourself, learn from my experience with these practical career-changing tips.
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Is Budgeting Overrated?
Budgeting Take it from a financial planner, not everyone needs a budget. In fact, sometimes a budget can distract you from the real solutions to your financial problems.
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Are You Financially Ready to Have Children?
family savings Yes, children are expensive. Can you handle it? A financial planner with a new baby at home has some helpful suggestions and guidelines for all the potential parents out there who may be wondering if the time is right.
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OK Boomer vs. Avocado Toast: How to Talk Money Across Generations
personal finance It’s time to quit the judgmental money blame game. Let’s open up some healthy lines of communication instead. It’s something that can benefit us all, and it can even be fun.
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Dream of Working Abroad? Beware of Some Serious Financial Pitfalls
places to live You can work anywhere now, so why not go wild and try the expat life in some exotic locale you’ve always dreamed of? OK, but first you need to research the U.S. tax liabilities, insurance issues and retirement savings hurdles that can be involved.
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Financial Planning Lessons Regular Folks Can Learn from Professional Athletes
personal finance The image we have of lucrative contracts and lavish lifestyles for baseball players and other pro athletes can be pretty far off base. In fact, these sports stars often face the same financial issues the rest of us do.
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4 Ways Broke Grad Students Can Raise Their Income While Still in School
college Grad students can lighten their financial loads by targeting specific opportunities as they complete their studies. Here are four places to start looking.
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Secrets to Setting and Keeping Financial Goals for the New Year
personal finance If you’ve ever broken a New Year’s resolution (and who hasn’t?), don’t worry. You really can reach your goal this time. You just need to set yourself up for success. Here’s how.
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Millennials Are Financially Jinxed, but Time Is on Their Side
personal finance Suffering from recession fatigue, this generation nevertheless can’t afford to shy away from stocks. Here’s how Millennials should prioritize their retirement savings goals.
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How to Play Defense on Your Debt – Even in an Economic Downturn
debt management For anyone with debt to their name, right now could be a great time to take advantage of unique opportunities to either refinance, pay off or even drag out their payments. Which strategy is right for you?
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