We are halfway through 2022, and just saw arguably one of the worst 6-month time periods ever for financial markets (when looking at both stocks and bonds combined). However, not all hope is lost going forward.

So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control – geopolitical strife, inflation, and market volatility – let’s redirect some of that time to learn something new and begin to make some positive financial changes.

To help you get started, we’ve come up with our Best Personal Finance Tools that can assist you in taking better control of your financial life.

Best Apps

• For the New Investor – Acorns
• For Parents – Greenlight
• For Budgeting – Truebill
• For Paying Off Debt – You Need a Budget (YNAB)
• For Saving at the Pump – Upside

Best Books

• For Creating a Financial Plan – One Page Financial Plan, by Carl Richards
• For the Pre-Retiree – Retirement Planning Guidebook, by Wade Pfau
• For the Any Investor – The Psychology of Money, by Moran Housel
• For the Saver – The Automatic Millionaire, by David Bach

And, of course, if you just need a good ‘ol fashioned conversation with a human, click here to schedule a 15-minute chat with a financial advisor today!

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