May 05, 2022

The Top 5 Credit Myths

May 05, 2022/ Ballast Point Financial Planning/ Drew Hanessian

There are many myths about credit - the ability to take on debt - and the credit scores that give lenders an idea of the risk they might be taking. In today's blog post we explore a bit of the history of credit scores and five of the top questions that we get from our clients regarding how to manage them.

April 08, 2022

The 411 on 529 Plans

April 08, 2022/ Ballast Point Financial Planning/ Drew Hanessian

With the rising cost of college, paying for higher education can be a daunting thought. However, 529 college savings plans can make things a little less scary. A 529 is an investment account that offers a tax-advantaged way to save for education expenses.

March 13, 2022

The Power of Saving Early

March 13, 2022/ Ballast Point Financial Planning/ Drew Hanessian

Like many famous quotes, there’s not much evidence that Albert Einstein ever called compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” But its power to create wealth is incredible nonetheless!