If you have a junior or senior in high school, then you know it is that time of year to start thinking about college visits, SAT prep, graduation, and how the heck to pay for everything. If you are a parent of a freshman or sophomore, then you are just watching the plethora of school
The Long and Short of It: Markets continue to rise despite political unrest, natural disasters, and the stock market hitting all-time highs.The strengthening economy could cause inflation which could lead to higher interest rates. 3rd Quarter Review Stocks continued to rise in the third quarter. Small US stocks and developed international markets lead the way,
Why do we believe that college debt is a burden to the graduate? At Allgen we adhere to the principle that a college degree is a great thing if it is in a career that requires a degree and the student can graduate without debt. Why are we so adamant about this? One reason is
The Long and Short of It: – International and Emerging markets continue their outperformance – The Federal Reserve plans to reduce bonds potentially having a negative effect on the market and bonds 2nd Quarter Review Stocks continued to plug away in the second quarter. As was the case in the first quarter, international and emerging
From One Millennial to Another…I wanted to take a few minutes and talk about something that I think is really pressing amongst the millennial generation: the ‘living for the now’ mindset.While I think Gen Y has a lot to be recognized for, our financial “savvy-ness” is definitely not one. One of the most unfortunate things
What is “Allgen’s Path to Financial Freedom”?Great question! Let’s Explore.In a lot of our #MoneyMinutes, we reference “Allgen’s Path to Financial Freedom”. We realize that everyone may not know what the path is or what to think when we reference this financial adventure. In this episode of Allgen’s #MoneyMinute, Jason and Paul will expand on
How do I get my children through college debt-free? For the parents who have thoughts running through their head such as this, “It’s too late to save for college now; how do I get my children through debt-free?” We know that student loan debt is a heavy burden to strap on the backs of our
Happy New Year! Who is this article for? As we enter another new year, with more new year’s resolutions and plans, we wanted to touch on an important topic to factor into your financial fitness regimen: the Emergency Reserve Fund. This is such a critical step to establishing and maintaining a healthy financial picture. Let’s take
The Long and Short of It: * While elections can cause uncertainty, statistics show that the most likely outcomes have historically resulted in decent market returns * European banks, namely Deutsche Bank, have been under serious pressure, but we do not believe they are the next Lehman Brothers * Odds favor an interest rate increase
Getting Out of Debt, Part 3: Sell Stuff! Are you trying to jump start your emergency fund or get a lump sum to put toward your student loan debt? Selling some of your personal belongings is a great way to try and raise that money quickly. In this episode of Allgen’s #MoneyMinute, Jason and Paul discuss the