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Fed Note: December 13, 2023
At the December meeting, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee held the Fed funds rate steady at 5.25-5.50%, where it’s stood since...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Dec 13, 2023


Ask Jeran: Why not keep all my money in cash?
Video Summary: Right now, cash savings options are better than they’ve been in years. Interest rates on high-yield savings accounts and...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Nov 4, 2023


Fed Note: November 1, 2023
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee kept the Fed funds rate unchanged today at 5.25-5.50%. The vote was unanimous. The formal...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Nov 2, 2023


Why Your 401(K) Has a Default Investment Option and How It Helps You
A common question that I get from 401(k) participants is, “Why is my money automatically invested in this fund?” The follow up question...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Nov 1, 2023


Fed Note: September 20, 2023
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee kept the Fed funds rate unchanged today at the current level of 5.25-5.50%. The vote was...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Sep 20, 2023


3 Things You Need to Know About Your 529 College Savings Plan
It is finally sinking in…I have exactly one year until my oldest child is enrolled in college! As I try to push down the emotions that...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Sep 9, 2023
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