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 →
Do you ever feel like you’re handling your finances all alone? Trying to budget for the month while also juggling retirement funding? Sometimes it would be nice to have someone in your corner to help make the big decisions and parse through all the financial jargon (what’s the difference between a Traditional and Roth IRA... Continue Reading →
Wouldn’t investing be so much easier if you knew when the market would go up and down? The experts would agree with you – but also tell you that it’s just not possible. While you can’t know how your investments will play out, you can look at stock market trends to get an idea of... Continue Reading →
Did you know that, on average, people who work with financial advisors can get returns that are about 3% better than those who go it alone – even after accounting for the advisor’s fees and expenses? While 3% might not sound huge in theory, if you have $1 million in assets, that’s an extra $30,000... Continue Reading →
Financial advisors can seem intimidating, and maybe you’re under the impression that advisors are reserved for only the ultra-wealthy. In reality, nearly anyone can benefit from working with a financial professional. If you’re wondering what value a financial advisor can bring to the table, you’re not alone. Read on to discover how an advisor can... Continue Reading →
You bought your new home and spent the first few months basking in the shiny newness of it all. You unpacked your belongings and hung your artwork and it’s really starting to feel like yours. But as time passes, those little fix-it things start popping up here and there. Is the mailbox crooked? Was that... Continue Reading →
If you’re like most millennials, you probably hope to own your own home one day. Imagine it now: Walls painted any shade you want, enough cupboard space for your growing mug collection, and your li’l fur baby won’t have to pay pet rent anymore. Your own home is a dream come true – but getting there... Continue Reading →
As you round out your financial toolbox, there’s one important asset you don’t want to miss: credit cards. Often, credit cards are seen as the big, bad boogeyman of personal finance – we’ve all heard those horror stories about people who wind up in massive debt from credit cards. However, used correctly, credit cards can... Continue Reading →
For many, an emergency fund is a great way to begin your savings journey. It’s a catch-all in case something unexpected occurs with your home, health or vehicle. Whatever stage of life you’re in, from your college days to your retirement years, a savings fund offers ease of mind as you go about your life. ... Continue Reading →
Getting hitched? Ready to party it up with the love of your life for the rest of your life? A wedding is a special day for both you and your loved ones – a chance for families to come together in celebration of something really special: you. In all the fun and excitement, it’s easy... Continue Reading →
You’ve probably heard about the historically high inflation rates hitting the U.S. right now, leading to rising prices of gas, groceries and even home utility bills. In essence, you’re paying more for the exact same goods and/or services (cue the sad trombone). But inflation also has long-term consequences that might not seem obvious at first... Continue Reading →
