Cicely Jones

Cicely Jones

Contributor|Investing

Cicely Jones is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional who started her financial planning career in 2016. She specializes in making financial planning concepts accessible to young professionals. Cicely has been recognized as the top producer on her team and was the first

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12 hours ago

How To Teach Young Children Healthy Money Habits

By staying open, intentional, and values-driven, you give your child the tools to feel confident and grounded in their relationship with money for years to come.

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Jun 1, 2026

How First-Time Homebuyers Should Pick Their Down Payment Amount

Ultimately, there’s no one-size-fits-all down payment amount. The right amount for you depends on your risk tolerance, income, financial stability, and long-term goals.

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Apr 15, 2026

Why You Shouldn’t Just Invest In The S&P 500

In this article, we will be reviewing the origin of the S&P 500 superiority myth, risks associated with investing solely in this index, and diversification benefits.

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Apr 1, 2026

How To Understand Downside Risks In Your Retirement Portfolio

If you want portfolio growth, you will need to take on some risks. This is how to understand those portfolio downside risks.

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Mar 2, 2026

A Money Windfall Guide For Millennials And Gen X

Avoid mistakes, set goals, figure out how much you will have after taxes and fees and discover when to bring in a professional.

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Feb 17, 2026

How To Financially Weigh Buying A Condo Versus A Single-Family Home

Many investors face the decision between purchasing a condo for a smaller upfront cost and a single-family home for a larger upfront cost. Here are some factors to weigh.

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Jan 17, 2026

January Checklist For Ensuring You Are On Track For Your Wealth Goals

In the new year, many people make resolutions around health, fulfillment, and wealth. Here is a January checklist to ensure you are on track for your wealth goals.

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Jan 8, 2026

How Global Conflicts Influence Individual Investors’ Financial Planning

Global conflicts can spark short‑term volatility, but long‑term investing fundamentals stay the same. Learn how to manage risk, diversify and stay disciplined.

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Dec 30, 2025

How To Prepare To Speak With A Financial Planner For The First Time

A financial planner’s role is to ensure your quantifiable financial goals are met to the best of their ability, or work with you to get to an achievable goal.

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Dec 8, 2025

Financial Considerations For Moving An Aging Parent To The U.S.

For many multinational people I meet, a concern for adult children with parents outside of the United States is the ability to care for those parents as they age.