Should I Buy a House Strategy Guide

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

Are you wondering if buying a house right now is a good decision? Before we dive into some of the common things to consider, first ask yourself do you even want to? So many times in life we do things because we feel we ought to or we should. Life is short, so I want you to be real with yourself on the answer. If the answer is “yes” or even “I think so” read…

My Employer Does Not Offer a 401(k) Strategy Guide

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

  So your employer either does not provide a 401(k), you are too new, you are an intern or part-time employee. That is okay, you still have options. Just because you do not have access to a 401(k), doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start thinking about long-term goals. If you did have access to a 401(k) it would be a no-brainer to take advantage of the full matching that your employer provides because it is essentially…