Here at Lasso, we love featuring financial advisors who really get it, and this week’s article is no different. This piece was contributed by Ian Weiner of Simply Retire. Long-term retirement planning is like doing a puzzle – but not the kind where you start with the border and then start building the picture one... Continue Reading →
By the time you’re in your 30s, you probably want to have a financial plan in place – but it can be hard to know where to even start. And even beyond a financial plan – what should you be doing with that extra money you have each month? How do you build a budget... Continue Reading →
The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, or TIAA, is an organization that was founded to provide retirement and life insurance benefits to educators across America. Over 100 years later, TIAA now serves individuals throughout several nonprofit sectors, including academia, medicine, and government industries. Basically, they’re super cool. TIAA also rounds up an annual financial wellness... Continue Reading →
The National Association of Realtors, or NAR, recently released a report entitled “The ‘Double Trouble’ of the Housing Market” detailing the obstacles would-be homeowners are experiencing as we move forward into 2022. The report takes a look at not only the biggest issues facing home shoppers, like prices and inventory, but also which demographics are... Continue Reading →
What’s one word no one likes to hear? Debt. But for most millennials, escaping debt feels like a fantasy. In fact, the average amount owed for a person aged 25 to 40 is $87,448 - and that number grew 11.5% just from 2019 to 2020. Student loans are the primary cause of debt for that... Continue Reading →
With 91% of Americans hoping to buy at least one home in their lifetime, chances are you’ve spent some time checking out the housing market in your area. And there are plenty of good reasons for house-hunting, whether you want to make an investment, have more space, or just take the next step in your... 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 contributed by Shane Sideris of Synchronous Wealth Advisors. Your 20s are an exciting decade of searching, self-discovery and figuring out how you’ll do this thing called “adulting.” This is typically seen as the... Continue Reading →
Whether you own or rent your home, chances are you’ve spent time browsing through Zillow listings and looking at what your city has to offer. And you’re not alone—in fact, homeownership rates have risen from 47% in 1900 to 62% in 2000, making the majority of households owner-occupied rather than rented. The average American’s quest... Continue Reading →
We’ve had a big year in 2021 getting the Lasso apps off the ground. As we start the new year, we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to our new President, Becca Long. We are excited to have Becca bring her extensive experience in building and delivering innovative digital solutions to this role.... Continue Reading →
You probably can’t see the future—and life is full of surprises. Whether it’s a car accident or a sudden job loss, an emergency fund is your personal safety net for when those surprises come with unexpected expenses. What is an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund is essentially a safeguard in place to cover unforeseen costs... Continue Reading →
