Negotiation skills are essential in many aspects of life, from job interviews and salary negotiations to purchasing a car or negotiating contracts with vendors. By learning how to negotiate effectively, you can increase your income and savings, as well as improve your overall confidence and communication skills. Learn more.

We’ve all heard the statement that If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Unfortunately, we’ve become so conditioned to ignoring items that fall into this “free found money” category that we cross the line from skeptical to cynical. Skepticism is healthy, cynicism is not. Even the statement itself contains the word “probably.”

What I’m referring to here is the unclaimed property accounts all states have. You may have seen articles or ads telling you there might be money in your name, and all you must do is fill out a form to get it. It definitely sounds like one of those too good to be true proclamations. However, in this case it isn’t. Here's why it may be worth your while to look into it.

At McKinley Carter, we recognize we are uniquely situated to help women “do better” with their money. We are so proud to announce the launch of The Savvy – A Society of Women Pursuing Their Ideal Life. The Savvy will bring real world financial tips, insights, and education directly to the women we serve through digital communications, in-person events, and one-on-one conversations. Learn what's coming in 2023 and beyond to help women better embrace their relationship with money.

For those preparing for retirement, it is an exciting time. You have planned and worked hard to get to to this point, building your identity in your community, making friends, and making a difference in the world around you. However, when retirement is finally achieved, it can often create a sudden void that can be difficult to fill. It's very important to think through ways to find purpose during your retirement years. Here are five ways to help you do just that!

For individuals who have thought about getting into rental properties as an easy way to make cash while building assets for retirement, it will be important that you do your homework and set appropriate expectations of the venture. Learn more about calculating the returns on rental property.

Did you know nearly 90% of affluent wealth is lost by third generation? Sound multi-generational planning and education is key to increasing the likelihood that your family will be part of the 10% that “get it right.” We are proud of the work we do to help our clients be good stewards of their family wealth to grow for future generations. Learn more.

What core tenets for a master skydiver's success align exactly with the core principles for successful financial planning? Find out here and start your journey to mastering your wealth!

A financial timeline is a great way to help you track and understand financial data points from your past, as well as map out potential data points in the future for planning purposes. If you've never considered your own financial timeline, you should. Here's why.

With the new year comes new resolutions and goals. If you're looking to get your financial house in order in 2022, don't forget to focus on your Return on Life. Learn what steps to take to help your financial goals become reality.