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Betsy at RVPF
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Recipes Worth Sharing: Freezer Taquitos
Use this recipe to make a family favorite meal that's ready in almost no time! Ingredients: - 8 burrito size tortillas (we use the low...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
A Term You Should Know: Dollar Cost Averaging
One of the most common statements I hear from clients is that they wish they had learned more about personal finance somewhere in their...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Apr 15, 2021
- 6 min
Home Buying and Selling: 20 Low or No-Cost Tips to Prepare a Home for Sale
Across the country the real estate market is red-hot! According to a Google report from earlier this month, the search term “When is the...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
A 2020 Thanksgiving List
Happy Thanksgiving! I recently sat down with my daughter to read a story sent home by her teacher as she learned about the first...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Oct 15, 2020
- 4 min
Tips for Managing Holiday Spending
It’s nearly here. We’ll soon be serenaded with the soothing lines of “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” and “I’ll be home for...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Recipes Worth Sharing: Ikarian Longevity Stew
Iowa's summer abundance is in full-force. My local Farmer's Market was packed with all the vegetables needed to make this stew that more...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
10 Financial Mistakes Physicians Should Avoid
No one said that one of the hardest parts of being a physician would be managing the money. But like most things in life, it’s rarely...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Aug 6, 2020
- 3 min
4 Must-Dos to Plan for College Costs
There are a few sure signs that fall is just around the corner. The days are getting noticeably shorter, a few of the earliest leaves are...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Jul 22, 2020
- 5 min
2:30 on a Thursday Morning: A Disability Story
Assessing life and disability income needs is one of the first topics to tackle in a comprehensive financial plan.
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Betsy at RVPF
- Jun 17, 2020
- 5 min
Choosing Childcare as a Physician and Parent
Access to quality childcare is a challenge for all working parents, but especially so for physicians who work long hours with...
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Betsy at RVPF
- May 20, 2020
- 7 min
Evaluating Residency Options as an Active Duty Service Member
Some of the recommendations I have seen float around social media are nothing short of terrifying and could have costly consequences.
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Betsy at RVPF
- Apr 30, 2020
- 3 min
Letting Go of Perfection
The cost of leaving money uninvested or not putting a risk protection plan in place until you get around to learning more can be high.
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Betsy at RVPF
- Apr 20, 2020
- 5 min
Salary Getting Cut? Here's What to Do
I strongly assert that there are not always-right and very few always-wrong answers. While every situation is different, here are a few tips
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Betsy at RVPF
- Apr 8, 2020
- 3 min
Target Date Retirement Funds: The Pros and Cons
For many retirement savers, target date funds have become a popular option. For TSP, 401(k) and 403(b) participants, a target date or...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Mar 25, 2020
- 4 min
The Stay-at-Home Financial Checklist
Maybe your days are filled with trying a new telemedicine software from home. Maybe you are filling a demanding and critical role at the...
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Betsy at RVPF
- Nov 7, 2019
- 4 min
It’s Not What You Do, It’s When You Do It: Timing Your Charitable Contributions to Reduce Taxes
For some households, the opportunity to minimize taxes through charitable giving is here!
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Betsy at RVPF
- Oct 31, 2019
- 4 min
A Holiday Spending Plan that Actually Works
The holiday ads are already pouring in to our mailboxes and inboxes. Here's a six-step strategy for a prosperous year ahead.
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Betsy at RVPF
- Oct 24, 2019
- 3 min
We All Have “A Thing” About Money
Our relationship with how we earn, save, spend, and give can be complicated.
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Betsy at RVPF
- Oct 17, 2019
- 3 min
A Term You Should Know: Social Security Wage Base
Understanding the basics of social security tax is a must for personal financial decision making as well as serving as an informed citizen.
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