The 6 Best Big Cities
I was recently quoted in Money Magazine’s article on why Raleigh is one of The 6 Best Big Cities to Live. The entire article can be found here, or in Money Magazine’s October 2016 print edition. I was thrilled to…
Do You Know Your Financial Fitness?
There is a companion podcast for this post available. You can listen through the player above, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. There’s a reason you hear so many comparisons made between the daily decision making around…
Tax Breaks and Loan Options to Pay for College
Your child has selected a college, and now comes the fun part: figuring out how to pay for it. As the four-year cost of college can range from $100,000 to $280,000 per child, parents must have a plan for how…
What to Know About Your Portfolio – 2nd Quarter 2016
There is a companion podcast for this post available. You can listen through the player above, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Summary After a relatively calm start to the quarter, it ended with the unexpected…
It’s The Little Things, Ep #12
It’s the little things. From Tom Brady to Nick Saban, high performers tout their focus on the small details as the secret to their success. Little things make up the big things. But doing the little things is easy to…
Financial Symmetry Sponsors Highcroft Hurricanes Swim Team
Financial Symmetry is excited to be a Red Ribbon Sponsor of the 2016 Highcroft Hurricanes Swim Team. This is a neighborhood swim team located in west Cary with over 120 kids on the team. The Hurricanes compete in seven…
Should I Rush to Refinance Before the Fed Decides on Rates?
The Federal Reserve decided to leave short-term interest rates unchanged when it met in April but left open the possibility of raising rates in mid-June. News of the Fed’s decisions is always of interest to homeowners and prospective homeowners, because short-term rates…
Prince’s Estate Issues Underscore the Importance of a Will
There is a companion podcast for this post available. You can listen through the player above, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Music legend Prince died at age 57 this year, shocking fans everywhere. With no current wife or children, he…
Graduation Gifts That Make a Real Difference
Think back to those wonderful days leading up to your graduation. Your time was likely spent attempting to secure a job, celebrating with friends and family and receiving gifts. But how many of those we’re memorable? How would you’ve liked…
How to Save Money Without Disrupting Your Lifestyle, Ep #5
What if you could save an additional $1,500 each year? After 30 years you would have $119,000, assuming the money was invested and you got a 6% return. That $1,500 each year — just $125 a month — can add up to…
