Painless Ways to Add to Your Rainy Day Fund
January 10, 2024
Every family should have a rainy day fund to protect itself against unpleasant surprises. It’s important to know how much to put away and how to painlessly add to your fund.
Get to Know Kwame Bissah
Kwame Bissah is a seasoned financial consultant with a strong track record of helping members and businesses navigate the world of finances. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, tax optimization, estate and college planning, as well as small business financial strategies with tailored solutions, smart risk management, and financial confidence.
As a financial partner and coach, Kwame educates and empowers his clients to help them make strategic financial decisions based on their unique goals. He’s also a proponent of consistent communication and collaboration along each client’s financial journey. Whether the goal is growth, retirement security, estate planning, wealth preservation, or tax efficiency, Kwame is committed to providing personalized guidance.
Prior to joining Bienestar Financial Advisors, Kwame began his career at JP Morgan Chase. There, he received extensive training in financial planning. Most recently, Kwame worked for Fidelity Investments, where he was recognized for his work as an investment advisor. Kwame holds his Bachelor of Business Administration from West Virginia University. Additionally, he is licensed in life and health insurance in DC, VA, and MD, and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations with LPL Financial.
Kwame was born in Ghana, West Africa. In his spare time, he volunteers as a youth sports league coach, plays soccer and golf, goes to the beach, and attends DC United games with family and friends.
Kwame Bissah
Bienestar Financial Advisors
506 23rd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
Email: kbissah@bienestaradvisors.org
Office: 202-349-5581
Fax: 202-659-4513
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A Tax Refund Should You Save or Invest the Money
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Few things bring a faster smile than a tax refund. The question is what to do with it. Perhaps you should set it aside for a rainy day or invest it for a future life event. Maybe you should consider both.
Small Steps You Can Take to Save for Retirement
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Saving for retirement can seem impossible when you are saddled with so many daily expenses: student loans, mortgage/rent, car payments, childcare, and more. But there is nothing wrong with starting small, because the power of compounding interest can go to work for you.
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