Is the Federal Government Going Broke?
The federal government has already poured $3T into the economy to soften the economic pain caused by the coronavirus. It is currently debating sending another $1T to $3T into the economy to deal with the prolonged nature of the downturn. You might be worrying about the impacts on current and future generations of this high level of spending. After all, [...]
Top 3 Personal Finance Tips for Graduating Seniors
I was asked to share my top 3 personal finance tips for graduating seniors with a class of local high schoolers. There are so many smart money habits new adults need. Where to start? I tried to focus on the ones that would set these newly minted adults off on the right path. Here’s what I came up with: [...]
Financial Literacy in the Time of Coronavirus
April was the 20th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month in the US. This year, the movement was overshadowed by the global coronavirus pandemic and has many wondering if financial literacy matters in the current environment. It matters more than ever! A new survey from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) finds that nearly nine in 10 (88 percent) Americans [...]
Deconstructing the Stimulus Plan
On Friday, March 27th Congress and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, an unprecedented stimulus package worth $2T to address the economic impacts of COVID-19. Here are some of the aspects of the plan that might impact you. […]
Coronavirus and Your Portfolio
As news of the coronavirus stokes fear and uncertainty on a variety of fronts, it is only natural to wonder if you should do something to your portfolio to account for the news. In most cases, the answer is a resounding NO! Here’s why. […]
How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Financial Fraud
Almost every day there is an article in the news about financial fraud. Much of it impacts seniors, like a recent scam involving fraudsters posing as social security representatives. However, we are all at risk, especially if we believe we are too young, too smart and too vigilant to fall for a scam. Sadly, the [...]
Redwood Grove Wealth Management Joins One Percent for the Planet
As part of our certification process as a B Corp last year, Redwood Grove Wealth Management made a commitment to donating one percent of our revenue to charity each year. Historically, we have supported a variety of non-profits focused on causes related to financial literacy and the environment. However, we recently learned about an organization [...]
Why We Are A B Corporation
In 2019, Redwood Grove Wealth Management went through and passed the B Corp certification process. B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more [...]