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I hope that the key takeaway from this piece is that it is never too late to start. A late start cannot make up for lost opportunities. But even a late start is a start toward a feeling of accomplishment and peace of mind.…

Cash flow management involves developing a spending plan to tell your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. This is a key component of your financial plan whether you are younger and need to invest for your future or are retired and now need to keep spending within what your resources can support. …

I asked our team of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners to share some of the most common financial mistakes they see, as well as their advice on how to avoid making them.…

With a giveback mindset, passion for financial literacy and a desire to teach, we created our very own financial literacy program called “Financial Foundations.” …

It will take some trial and error to figure out your "happiness spending" but my hope for you is to find more happiness and joy in using your money. …

There is a plethora of acronyms behind the names of our planners. When choosing a planner, you should keep professional designations in mind, specifically looking for someone who is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner.…

Syverson Strege is a fee-only financial planning and wealth management firm in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving clients locally and nationally.…

When headlines unsettle you, remember your investment plan and maintain a long-term perspective. We believe in betting on the long-term success of the financial markets. …

Both 529 plans and HSAs have received recent attention and revisions, making them more appealing to their intended savers, but the rules and regulations surrounding personal finance are in a constant state of change. That is why it is critical to work with a comprehensive financial planner who is continuously monitoring and employing applicable new strategies to your individual plan. …

An in-depth personal interview was conducted with Syverson Strege Managing Director Lance Gunkel.…