We have all seen the headlines of celebrities passing away without an estate plan. A Google search of “dead celebrities without a will” brings up a laundry list of people that never got around to getting their affairs in order. Estate planning is often a neglected part of financial planning…

You can achieve your financial goals, such as saving for a house or paying for your child’s education, only if you continue saving and investing as per your financial plan. Even a well-thought-out plan can be derailed by some unforeseen event. What would happen if you were injured or sick…

While you might already be invested in an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k), an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) allows you to save for your retirement on the side, and potentially save on taxes. …

No one wants to financially evaluate having a child the same way they would the purchase of a car, but it’s incredibly important to plan ahead. — When thinking about your future, there are many factors and life choices you will have to plan and save for — whether that’s purchasing your first home, buying a car, or growing your retirement nest egg. Starting your family is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it…

Good financial planning begins with a basic household spending plan. Creating a plan helps you understand where your money is going each month and allows you to develop a strategy for saving. By having a plan in place, you can easily track your spending, savings, and more easily monitor and…

Personal finance is about reaching personal financial goals, whether it’s having enough for a short-term financial expense, planning for retirement, saving for a home, or your child’s college education. It all depends on your income, expenses, living requirements, and individual goals and desires — and coming up with a plan…

As a principal and financial advisor at Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc., I provide my clients personalized and comprehensive financial planning advice to get them on a path where finances are no longer a worry in their lives. Despite growing up with no dreams of being a financial advisor, events…