The plans you considered so important at the end of 2021 may not hold that same importance now that we’re in the middle of 2022. It’s time to see if your financial goals are still relevant and if yes, are you meeting them? It might also be time to consider a budgeting app or online tools to keep you focused on your goals.
Are you sticking to your planned budget?
- Have your monthly bills increased beyond expectation?
- Do you have unexpected living expenses that you aren’t tracking?
- Are your spending habits higher or lower than what your budget allows?
How are you protecting your money?
- Have you checked your credit score, and are there adjustments you can make to increase your number?
- If you have some bad debt still floating around, can you adjust your budget to get this paid off sooner?
Are your retirement contributions still accurate?
- Can you increase your retirement fund contributions even by a small percent?
- If you have an annuity or IRA, are the returns the best you can get, or do you need to adjust for a better ROI?
- Do you have a savings account tucked away for bucket-list items, and is this still in good shape?
Who has your Tax and FSA money?
- Are you paying the right amount of taxes so that the IRS isn’t holding onto your hard-earned money when you could be using it?
- Since FSAs work on a use-it or lose-it system, have you checked to see how much you have to spend?
Amy Anderson joined the ILG Financial team in 2023 as the client relations coordinator. Her responsibilities include scheduling of appointments, annual check-up notifications, and annuity and required minimum distribution assistance. She is a graduate of Harding University with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Amy and her husband have two children and she enjoys reading, crocheting, music and spending time with her family.
Chase Lopez joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as an advisor. Chase is a 2016 James Madison University graduate with a degree in management. Chase has been trained under the tutelage of Dave Lopez, who is not only the founder and managing member of ILG Financial, but also is Chase’s uncle and godfather. He also enjoys working alongside his cousin, Megan, who is Dave’s daughter. Chase, as a fiduciary, believes in putting his clients interests first, and building out plans for his clients where they can have a happy and fruitful retirement. He married his beautiful wife in February 2022 and both use most of their free time chasing around their little pup, Aurora.
Jessica Carson joined the ILG Financial team in 2018 as an agent. Jessica and her husband have four children, two dogs, 3 barn cats, 5 chickens, and three parakeets. She indeed loves her children and pets! When not at work, Jessica enjoys playing the piano and cello as well as traveling and spending time outside with her family, hiking, fishing, and boating.
Terri Center joined the ILG Financial team in 2019 as client services manager. She handles client records, application processing, and gathering information to provide a professional and friendly experience with all of our clients. Terri is a graduate of Oakland University. She is married and has two children. She enjoys hiking, family time, and puzzle challenging video games. She also likes to share her creativity in her canvas paintings and sewing projects.
Megan Jones joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as marketing director. Megan and her husband live in Fredericksburg, VA with their German Short Haired Pointer, Gus. Megan is a graduate of Longwood University and holds a degree in communications. Megan is the oldest of Dave Lopez’s three children and not only enjoys working alongside her father, but also with her cousin, Chase, who joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as an advisor. When not at work, Megan enjoys sitting on the back porch with family and friends enjoying food and music.