Author: Darren Zagarola, CFP®, CPA, PFS

I am a fee-only Certified Financial Planner professional™, Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. I feel blessed to be able to do this work. In my role as a financial steward, I get to meet with individuals and families and learn about their aspirations and values. The relationship we develop allows me to create a comprehensive financial life plan specific to them and what they wish to accomplish. I find it extremely fulfilling to help my clients achieve their goals. I'm a strong advocate for socially responsible, values-driven investing, as well as intergenerational family wealth planning. And because I love to teach, you can frequently find me teaching courses on financial planning and investing topics at the Princeton Adult School, speaking at community events, and answering questions for newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, and others.

10 Common Money Mistakes People Make in Their 40s

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Your 40s are the time to become more serious about your financial plan. Hopefully, you have developed healthy financial habits that have set you up to meet your goals. Now is the time to make up for financial shortcomings and prepare yourself for the next decade.

9 Common Money Mistakes People Make in Their 20s

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Your twenties are a transitional decade. You graduate college, start a new job, maybe get married. Developing financial literacy during this time can mean the difference between quickly falling into debt or building a solid foundation that will allow you to achieve your personal and financial goals.

Carpe Diem – Seize the Day

carpe diem

We are experiencing an unprecedented event in the world. It can be tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But let's reflect on the opportunities that are presenting themselves to us.

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