Posts by SmartVestor Team
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Does It Mean for You?
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The legislation’s path through Congress was marked by extensive debate and political theater, and the White House signing ceremony carried its own share of spectacle, including a B-2 stealth bomber flyover in honor of Independence Day. Now that…
Read MoreA Guide to Vacationing on the Baby Steps
Your old crew from college is begging you to meet up in Chicago, your spouse wants to whisk you away to a weekend getaway in the mountains, and your kids want to see The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—everywhere you look, vacation is calling your name! But you’ve been following the Baby Steps, and now, you’re…
Read MoreWhat Is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?
So, you’re curious about hopping into the real estate investing game, and you’ve heard that a real estate investment trust (REIT) is a great way to enter that space. Well, that definitely can be true! REITs are a passive landlord’s dream since they don’t require you to perform constant maintenance on a property or find…
Read MoreCameron Ridgeway of Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors Named New Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro for Spokane
Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce that Cameron Ridgeway, has been appointed as the new Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro for Spokane and the surrounding areas. This strategic expansion underscores our commitment to delivering holistic, fiduciary financial guidance across Washington State. As a Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro, Cameron will provide personalized financial guidance to…
Read MoreTax Tips For Procrastinators
Be honest–does the word ‘planning’ make you want to roll your eyes? Do you only consider buying gas after that little orange gas pump on your dashboard starts blinking? Do you wait to tackle that mountain of laundry until it’s a borderline health hazard? Procrastination: We’ve all been there (and the struggle is real). If…
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