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Retirement is supposed to be the most relaxing and enjoyable time in your life. Unfortunately, sometimes unexpected expenses will arise in your later years and catch you completely off guard. Here are some tips to avoid unhappy surprises. Anticipate some of these possible expenses and prepare for them well in advance!   Parents If you’re fortunate enough…

Summer is officially here! With such beautiful weather and so many activities to choose from, staying within budget can be difficult for some during this time. With that here are some budget friendly summer activities without breaking the bank.   If you’re staying home A great way to save money this summer is by taking…

Here at FC360, we talk a lot about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). These types of securities have many great benefits for investors because they are low-cost, flexible and allow for a lot of diversification. Here are some of the basics about ETFs and why you should be investing in them.   What are they? ETFs…

When we think about our inner circle, we think of who we can trust. Your significant other, children, parents, siblings, best friends, dog. In making this list, you probably overlooked the fact that one of the most significant relationships you’ll have in your life is with the person you turn to for financial advice. It’s…

One of the most important lessons you can teach your children is financial responsibility. This will help them make informed decisions about spending and saving and will pave the way for success later on in life. So how can we teach children some of these basic skills and concepts? Here are a few tips. Let…

How Couples Can Avoid Fights About Money Everyone knows arguing about finances is the most awkward of the relationship buzzkills. Right up there with telling your partner that you don’t like their mom. In fact, these money-centric fights tend to be so uncomfortable that couples opt instead to bottle up these emotions until one day,…

Now that tax season is behind us, many of you are probably sitting on a nice chunk of money after receiving your tax refund. So how are you planning on spending it? Before you blow it, take a look at these five smart uses for the money which can benefit your future. Sit back and…

With busy schedules, long work weeks, and a million other concerns in life, saving for retirement is one of the lowest day-to-day priorities. So much so that nearly one-third of Americans have nothing saved for retirement. Let us show you how to save for retirement, so that you don’t have to worry about it.These five…

We’ll keep it simple and to the point with these 5 reasons to begin investing in your twenties. People entering retirement often say “If I’d only started investing in my twenties, I’d have so much more money right now.” If that’s the case, why don’t more people start investing in their twenties? These are just…

The Robo-Advisor Alternative Over the past few years, robo-advising (virtual investment management) has begun to gain traction as a viable alternative to the traditional financial advisor model. Popular robo-advisors, such as Betterment, Future Advisors, and Wealthfront have promised to revolutionize the industry by cutting costs to investors. Traditionally, financial advisors charge fees in the form…