Sometimes, money is a tool that we misunderstand. In many ways, money is the tool we use to help fix, improve, or strengthen our lives. Money drives our decisions and influences our path but we don’t fully embrace the role that it plays in our lives. Or if we do,…
Jun
01
May
30
There are many moments in life where you need to seek out professional advice. Buying a house, for example, is one of them. While you can certainly purchase a home without a real estate agent, you may miss out on new properties, understanding real property values, market fluctuations, and negotiating…
May
08
Inheriting property can be an emotional experience—usually associated with a loved one’s passing, this property can both be a wonderful gift and a moment of hardship while grieving. There is a complicated web of financial responsibilities surrounding inherited property which can leave many new homeowners confused about their next steps.…
Apr
01
Medicare is a health insurance system designed to provide care for elderly Americans. Anyone 65 years or older can qualify to enroll in the program, and people can enroll younger should they have a specific need or disability. After you are done working, one of the biggest expenses you will…
Mar
15
So many aspects of our lives are circular. The human lifecycle goes around in a perfect circle: a child is born, grows up, ages, then passes away. Even though we all know that this cycle is inevitable, it can still be emotionally (and financially) uncomfortable to see an aging parent…
Feb
13
Some of our clients at TFS Advisors are charitably minded. Our team encourages people to use their finances in a way that supports the people, organizations and causes that mean a lot to them. As long as you’re weaving charitable giving, supporting family members, or spending time with the causes…
Dec
13
Growing up, I remember the big thick catalogs that came to our house this time of year. We’d eagerly look for the latest toys to beg our parents for, and count down the days until brightly colored boxes appeared under the tree. Now, as a parent and grandparent myself, I…