The Pearl Planning Blog

2024 Spring Economic Update (Webinar)

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | April 24, 2024

In this webinar, Pearl Planning President and Financial Advisor, Melissa Joy CFP® explores the impact of inflation, what is happening in the market this year, and how upcoming elections may […]

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Under the Radar: Overlooked Tips & Tricks For Your Investment Portfolio (Webinar)

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | March 1, 2024
Overlooked Tips & Tricks For Your Investment Portfolio

  In this webinar, Pearl Planning President and Financial Advisor, Melissa Joy CFP® shares practical ways to level up your investment strategy in 2024. For those who want to make […]

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Celebrating Melissa Joy’s Recognition as Top Women Wealth Advisor by Forbes

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | February 26, 2024

The Pearl Planning team is proud to announce the recognition of our own President and Financial Advisor, Melissa Joy CFP®, CDFA®, as one of the Top Women Wealth Advisors, Best-In-State, […]

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2023 Year-End Planning Webinar

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | November 10, 2023

Watch our 2023 Year-End Planning Webinar replay. What are your most important financial decisions for now and next year? Melissa Joy, CFP® and Alexa Kane, CFP®, update you with important […]

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Taking Care of Long-Term Care

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | October 4, 2023

Long-term care is a crucial consideration of financial planning that most individuals will need as they age or face various health challenges.  The need for extended care and decisions surrounding […]

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Is Social Security a Good Investment?

By Toni Wander, CPA, CFP®️, CIMA®, CSRIC® | September 25, 2023

Years ago, I had a client, Chris, who asked me whether Social Security was a good retirement investment vehicle, or if he should invest the cash instead.  Chris was self-employed […]

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Not My First Debt-Ceiling Rodeo

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | May 25, 2023
Financial Planning Dexter, Michigan

How to Manage Your Finances in the Face of Uncertainty What is the debt ceiling and how does it impact you today? The United States hit the current $31.4 trillion […]

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When Banks Fail: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Bank Failures

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | March 15, 2023
Pearl Planning Bank Blog

Bank failures can be a scary and concerning prospect for the public, but it is important to understand what they are, why they happen and what you can do to […]

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Michigan MESP 529 Savings Plan – Everything You Need To Know – Webinar Replay

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | November 8, 2022

Watch our webinar replay topic of college savings. The presentation will cover specifically the Michigan MESP 529 Savings Plan as well as college costs and future projections. Jennifer Uhlar, Sr. […]

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How to Pay for College with Ann Garcia – Book Club Replay

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 13, 2022

  Watch our Pearl Planning Book Group discussion about paying for college with a guest appearance from the author of How to Pay for College, Ann Garcia. Need to chat […]

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