Hi! Welcome to the Lasso blog. We’re glad you’re here! The team behind Lasso is passionate about building cool, simple tools to solve complex problems. Our goal? To offer the tools and resources that make it easier for people to build wealth We come from the finance and tech worlds and have seen firsthand how... Continue Reading →
The 1950s dream of white-picket fences and suburban idyllicism might be long gone, but the goal of homeownership is still alive and well in America. In fact, one recent study showed that more than 80% of millennials wish to own at least one home in their lifetime. A house gives you the opportunity to create... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been considering growing an emergency fund, you’ve likely had the thought: what is an emergency fund really used for? Is it for late-night taco runs or when the car breaks down? You’re not alone – it can be tough to decide which financial burdens fall to your emergency fund and which belong elsewhere in... Continue Reading →
Retirement planning is more than just throwing your extra change into a savings account – it’s about creating a long-term plan tailored to your current lifestyle and future goals. With all of life’s ups, downs and unexpected turns, that can get pretty messy. That’s why retirement planning is so important – it accounts for all the... Continue Reading →
Everyone knows that saving money is important – but there’s another, some might say funner aspect to your budget that you want to make sure you address: spending money. When you first started making money, you were really excited. Then you spent all of it (super fun) and realized you needed to build a budget... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love to partner with top industry experts to bring you the best investing insights each week. This piece was co-authored by Nik Schuurmans, CFA, President and Partner at Pure Portfolios. Everybody could use more money – and when it comes to your big goals like homeownership or retirement, even more than just... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love to partner with industry experts to bring you the best in finance news and insights. This piece was co-authored by Bozidar Jovanovic of Honey Badger Advisors, LLC. We’ve all imagined it – that moment you win the lottery, or make it to a pro sports team. Maybe it’s a long-lost... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love to show off the amazing financial advisors that work with us. This post is co-authored with Ayad Amary, CFP®, AIF®, of Wealthcare Capital Management. Whether you’re a fan of change or the idea of it makes you want to crawl under your covers and hide, you’re bound to run into... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love featuring financial advisors who want to help investors connect the dots and reach their goals. This piece was co-authored along with Maggie Koosa of The Alchemists, Your Wealth Concierge. According to one recent report, the average cost of a college education in the United States is a whopping $35,331 per... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love featuring financial advisors who are really helping people make sense of their finances, and this week’s article is no different. This piece was co-authored along with Michael Dunne of Cereus Financial Advisors. Looking for a little extra cash? Considering selling a kidney on the black market? We get it –... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love featuring financial advisors who really get it, and this week’s article is no different. This piece was co-authored along with Robert Schultz of Rollins Financial Advisors Did you know that more than 150 million individual tax returns are filed every year with the IRS? With every American adult required... Continue Reading →
