During October and November a majority of people will be having open enrollment for benefits. We encourage you to take the time to thoroughly review your benefit options. Make sure you pick the best options for your situation and do not leave any benefits on the table. Below are some do’s and don’ts when reviewing your employee benefits.

Do you have a goal to get financially organized for 2021? This VLOG is for you!

By: Kerrie Beene, CFP®

Happy New Year! With 2020 in the rearview mirror, we are hoping for a great 2021.

January is a great time to think about getting all of your financial paperwork organized. Organizing will create a calm space, save time in the long run, and help prepare for tax season. Below are 5 ways to help get your financial life in order.

By Kerrie Beene, CFP®

Happy Thanksgiving Week! It is a happy and sad time all wrapped up in one turkey.

We all have things to be thankful for while at the same time most of us are directly or indirectly affected by COVID. In this unfortunate time, 2020 Thanksgiving will not be the same for most. For me personally, we have decided to take precaution and cancel our normal gathering with my grandma. It was a hard decision but a few of the family members will be visiting her to keep her mental health in the forefront. While this is not ideal, keeping both our mental and physical health in good condition is the most important thing at this time. This situation will be the case for many, here at Rooted Planning Group we put together a list of things we can all do to stay mentally healthy during our COVID Thanksgiving.

By Kerrie Beene, CFP®

Since Oprah stopped giving cars away in 2011, we recently had to face the challenge of getting our daughter a better vehicle. While her getting older and purchasing this car should have come as no surprise, it came faster than we wanted (we should have started earlier!!) and I wanted to share a few things we did to prepare for the purchase of the car.

• Utilizing Savings

• Throwing all Extra Funds into the Savings

• Create a Physical Savings Chart

• When the time arrives to Purchase, Choose a Budget!

• Involve your Teen in the Purchasing Process

• Utilize a Teachable Moment