Principles of Financial Planning Series: Setting a Budget for Retirement — How Much Should...
By Samantha Compton
This month, we’re continuing to look at Financial Principle #5: Protect the Income, Grow the Rest, with a closer look at how to estimate your...
Chloe’s Money Tips For Kids
Submitted By Andrea Pullan
As an educator, I have a great passion for sharing activities that help build children’s number sense in order for them to be ready...
Principles of Financial Planning Series: Don’t Let Your Portfolio take a H.I.T.
By Samantha Compton
Last month, we talked about a unique Three-Bucket Approach that I use to teach my clients to assess their investments and savings. This approach makes...
How Janelle Hanaburgh Paid Off $100K in Students Loans in 7 Years
By Catherine Martinez
One year ago, Janelle Hanaburgh gave herself a 30th-birthday present: she finished paying off more than $100,000 student loans in just seven years. “I feel...
Principles of Financial Planning Series: Proactive Planning for Healthcare Expenses
by Samantha Compton
Last month, in our discussion of a 3-Bucket approach to financial planning, we focused on the Growth Bucket. In review, the Growth Bucket plays a...
Financial Advisor Spotlight: Sarah Hogue, Little Rock, AR
Editors Note: Smart Women Smart Money Magazine wants to highlight industry professionals who excel in their field. Our hope is to connect our readers with professionals who...
Financial Advisor Spotlight: Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, Little Rock, AR
Editors Note: Smart Women Smart Money Magazine wants to highlight industry professionals who excel in their field. Our hope is to connect our readers with professionals who...
Arkansas 529 Education Savings Plan Reaches $1 Billion in Assets
Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas 529 Education Savings Plan has reached $1 billion in assets, Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan told the 529 Board at a...
Ten Actions Steps During Financial Literacy Month
By Samantha Compton
April is Financial Literacy Month and was first recognized in the U.S. in April 2004. It was designed to bring greater awareness to the need...
Principles of Financial Planning Series: A Guide for Making Investment Decisions
By Samantha Compton, SWSM Resident Financial Advisor
At times, those who know I am a Financial Advisor but may not yet be a client ask me to give...