by Christopher Jacob Missouri | Feb 3, 2020 | Christopher Jacob Missouri, Financial Planning, Personal Finance
There is no shortage of financial advisors in the United States. From digital platforms offering robo-advisors to brick and mortar companies providing traditional financial advice, the industry gives you plenty of advisors to choose from. With so many options, it may...
by Christopher Jacob Missouri | Nov 28, 2019 | Blog, Christopher Jacob Missouri, Financial Planning, Personal Finance
While having a set budget is a great way to manage your finances responsibly, it’s not uncommon for unexpected expenses to pop up now and then. Home repairs, emergency room visits, and even the loss of a job are events that people experience daily. To best combat the...
by Christopher Jacob Missouri | Sep 17, 2019 | Christopher Jacob Missouri, Financial Planning, Personal Finance
Personal financial planning is a highly encouraged practice for you to lead a well-organized life. Financial planning at a personal level starts with creating a comprehensive financial plan. Though the process is not too complicated, it does involve six essential...
by Christopher Jacob Missouri | Sep 12, 2019 | Christopher Jacob Missouri, Personal Finance
When couples decide to marry, there are a slew of decisions that need to be made. Combining finances can be a stressful experience for many newlyweds, especially if money was never the topic of discussion. It may be a bit confusing wondering what to do and where to...
by Christopher Jacob Missouri | Sep 3, 2019 | Christopher Jacob Missouri, Personal Finance
This blog is adapted material from the video “Who Owns This House” on WhereLifeMeetsWealth.com. In Part 1, we investigated the effects of inflation and down payments on three fictional couples who bought their house using various methods. To get up to speed, please...
by Christopher Jacob Missouri | Aug 20, 2019 | Christopher Jacob Missouri, Financial Planning, Personal Finance
One of the biggest drags on American household finances is credit card debt. Some estimates show that the average family can have about $15,000 in credit card debt. Furthermore, about a third of those with credit card debt pay somewhere around the minimum required...