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Want to Retire Early? Read This First

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As a financial advisor, I have seen firsthand how much planning it takes to retire early. Deciding to leave the workforce (and say goodbye to your steady paycheck) earlier than you previously intended to may come with many considerations. If you are intrigued by the idea of retiring early, read on for some suggestions for how to assess if moving your retirement date forward is something within your reach. Define your dream retirement. A realistic early retirement plan doesn’t happen by chance. It takes careful planning and deliberate action. Before you can figure out how to make early retirement...

How to Work with your Financial Advisor?

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 8, 2023. Posted in Local Finance. Leave a Comment

By Jessica Perrone Has your financial advisor ever used a tone that belittled or made fun of you? Did it make you feel like you weren’t smart enough? Was the conversation a one-way street, where it was difficult to ask questions or learn something new? If these scenarios sound familiar, you may be dealing with a bully. I know it’s easy to feel helpless, especially if you are not confident in your financial knowledge and understanding. You might even be tempted to ignore the problem, thinking it will disappear. But you have a right to advocate for yourself. It’s your money, and it’s crucial to...

Financial Housekeeping for 2023

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Local Finance. Leave a Comment

By Jessica Perrone Ladies, no one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet knowing the financial ins and outs of the household can make all the difference in an emergency. Women also live longer than men; according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the average American man will live to 76, while the average woman will live to 81. I don’t want to be a “Debbie Downer,” but imagine a scenario where your partner cannot communicate the ins and outs of your joint finances. For these reasons, women should speak to their partners about household money matters before an emergency happens. I know,...

Financial Gifts for Babies and Kids

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 17, 2022. Posted in Local Finance. Leave a Comment

Jessica Perrone, Founder of HerFinIQ.com, is a Summit mom and experienced investor who’s on a mission to empower women and teen girls through Financial and Investing Education. Each month, she will answer questions she commonly receives on how to invest. Each holiday season, parents, grandparents, and friends seek out exciting and unique gifts for children. Cash slipped into a card is an easy solution, but wouldn’t it be nice to give a gift that appreciates in value? Financial gifts could be an excellent way for babies, kids & teens to kick-start their financial wellness and begin...