My Asset Allocation Grid helps you take a comprehensive view of your investable assets. It is like a dashboard for your financial life. Attached is an example of the Grid. Click on the image below to download. Asset Allocation Grid Example
Nancy Doyle was featured in Household Budget: On the Same Page Aligning Needs, Wants & Wishes by Debbie Carlson. Families can prioritize their spending by working together. Taking a close look at non-essential expenses helps family members identify changes they can make to achieve their collective goals. The same is true for philanthropy. By working together, families can focus on the causes that are most meaningful to them and align with family values. TD Ameritrade Ticker Tape
Nancy Doyle was a guest on Wintrust Business Lunch. The majority of college graduates leave school with student debt burdens. Moreover, rents in major metropolitan areas are high. Despite these headwinds, people can find a way to save by analyzing their spending. For those just starting out, time is on your side. Save and invest early and consistently to take advantage of the magic of compounding. Listen in beginning at 19:35. See link below: WGN Wintrust Business Lunch
Want to dig out of debt, but not sure of where to start? In this post, I’ll fill you in on everything you need to know to create your own strategy to dig out of debt, effectively. First the good news: The unemployment rate is near an 18-year low. Housing values nationwide continue to climb as does the stock market. Now for the bad news: According to the Federal Reserve, total household debt has risen for the 15th straight quarter. This may appear counterintuitive. If the economy, housing values, and stock market are strong, why do consumer debt levels continue to rise? I think there are two reasons. First, upbeat consumer confidence often leads to higher spending and a greater comfort level with taking on debt. Second, as we all make more purchases online and through mobile applications, it is harder to track overall spending. If not monitored closely, spending…
“Applying Nancy Doyle’s excellent financial management processes should help improve everyone’s financial life. . . . The book approaches financial education in a commonsense fashion and makes no empty promises.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews (5 stars) “A primer for young people just beginning their financial journey. . . . [It] lays out a roadmap for success, and would make a perfect gift for any college graduate or young person taking the first steps toward adult responsibility.” —BlueInk Review The full reviews are below: Foreword Clarion Reviews BlueInk Reviews
On July 28th, Nancy Doyle was a guest on WGN Weekend Morning News to share financial advice for those just starting out. Tracking expenses and using debt wisely are both good habits to establish when you are young. See the link below. WGN-TV July 28, 2018
Those just starting out in the work force face substantial headwinds—student debt burdens and sky-high rents. Despite these challenges, saving and managing debt prudently are essential. Discipline is key to establishing sound financial practices, especially when you are young. Doyle, Nancy: “Finding a Way to Save While Costs Go Up” Daily Herald Business Ledger See link below: Daily Herald Business Ledger
Thank you to The Winnetka Current for featuring me and my book today as the cover story of the Life & Arts section. In the piece, I discuss how important it is to find a way to save. For those just starting out, time is on your side. Take advantage of it. Winnetka Current 6.14.18
Working Woman Report, workingwomanreport.com, featured a summary of my new book Manage Your Financial Life: Just Starting Out. “Financial author Nancy Doyle has a new, easy to digest book about MONEY! Manage Your Financial Life: Just Starting Out is for those who are new to managing their money. She educates her readers and lays out a solid action plan for those faced with first-time financial realities.” Working Woman Report
I am excited to announce the release of my new book, Manage Your Financial Life: Just Starting Out, which is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to help those in the early stages of their careers become more knowledgeable about their finances. See the link to the press release below. Press Release