Sarah Irving
Refi, Should I?
Happy 2021! Per Nathan’s last blog, I only have a couple of more weeks to say that, so I’m soaking it up. Cheers to everyone who has set their goals or resolutions for this year whether they be physical, mental, or financial in nature. From a financial perspective, it is exciting
Sarah IrvingJan 12, 2021
What is an independent RIA (Registered Investment Advisor)?
As the year comes to a close, the team here at Meridian has been collaborating together on our individual and firm key objectives for 2021. We take this opportunity every year to revisit the values, philosophy, and mission as a company as well as to set goals for ourselves and a
Sarah IrvingDec 15, 2020The Gift that Keeps on Giving
This holiday the season the Irving family calendar is not as jam packed as it has been in previous years, partly I’m thankful for and also partly it feels a little strange. However, this quieter holiday season (as quiet as it can be with a 1 and 4 year old 😊) will provide some u
Sarah IrvingNov 25, 2020
Time for a Break
Here we are – the day many Americans went into 2020 thinking would be the biggest event of the year….and then the pandemic happened. Given the unforeseen circumstances of this year, this election feels heavily weighted no matter what side you are on. However, as important as elec
Sarah IrvingNov 3, 2020
Saving Isn’t So Scary
2020 has proven to be the year almost everyone will be happy to see go as the clock nears midnight on Dec 31st. Although the issues we have been battling globally and as a country have been particularly severe this year, I feel as though that is a recurring theme — at the end of
Sarah IrvingOct 13, 2020
Taking the Reins
Last weekend our oldest turned four, so we figured what better way to celebrate, than taking her to go ride a real-life pony. She also deserved a mega award for being patient with me and my husband constantly working on renovations on the house and the rescheduling of most extra-
Sarah IrvingSep 16, 2020Becoming a Homebody
If you stand by the proverbial water cooler at Meridian, you are bound to hear one of us lamenting about the never ending home projects / renovations (ahem, I am looking at myself), finishing a move into a new home, looking at buying a first home, planning weekend home projects,
Sarah IrvingAug 18, 2020Taking it with a Grain of …. Sand
Last week my family and I had the opportunity to escape to the beach in North Carolina, close to where I grew up … pretty lucky timing on our part considering hurricane Isaias’s path! As any parent knows, vacations with small children aren’t exactly relaxing, but the making of li
Sarah IrvingAug 4, 2020
The FIRE is still burning
What Is the FIRE Movement? In the financial world, there has been a lot of recent attention on a movement among the younger generation which magnifies the advice of save early and save often. The FIRE movement – which stands for Financial Independence Retire Early – is built on t
Sarah IrvingJul 14, 2020
A Diversified Toolkit
If you know me and my husband, you know that we are serial renovators and DIYers. Yes, we are sick sick people. We are currently in the home stretch of our last … and I mean LAST… home renovation. While I’d like to think I am contributing as much as possible during the renovation
Sarah IrvingJun 23, 2020The Situation with Student Loans
Summer certainly feels like it is here! Every pool with the exception of baby pools is sold out in Virginia (if you find one, let me know!), the local ice cream shop has re-opened, and high school and college graduations have come and gone. And while this year’s graduation scene
Sarah IrvingJun 2, 2020Finding the Balance in Rebalance
More so now than ever do I believe the theme of “finding balance” is playing a key role in all of our lives. The economy, financial markets, and life itself seem anything but in balance. And while that might be true, we continue to seek some balance between our jobs, our families
Sarah IrvingMay 12, 2020