Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®Dec 15, 2023The Key Financial Numbers to know for 2024Make sure to update your financial plan for 2024. Here are some important updates that will affect how much you save, invest, and the...
Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®Dec 13, 2023Fed Note: December 13, 2023At 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®Nov 4, 2023Ask 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 2, 2023Fed Note: November 1, 2023The 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 1, 2023Why Your 401(K) Has a Default Investment Option and How It Helps YouA 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®Sep 20, 2023Fed Note: September 20, 2023The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee kept the Fed funds rate unchanged today at the current level of 5.25-5.50%. The vote was...