Women and financial strategies
Forty-four percent of American women are the primary breadwinner in their house.1 Yet only 10% of women feel very confident in their ability…
Stop Wasting Money
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown. Benjamin Franklin once…
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
According to industry experts, most people don’t have enough life insurance. LIMRA, which keeps close tabs on the industry, recently…
Social Security Benefits: How much will I receive?
Next to “When should I claim Social Security benefits?” one of the more common questions people have is “How much…
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
You’re the conductor of your 401k, IRA and taxable savings. An orchestra is merely a collection of instruments, each creating…
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Put it in a letter
Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about their own funeral, and yet many of us have a vision…
Inventorying Your Possessions
Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.
Debt Stress
The average American household with debt owes $132,158. And credit card debt accounts for $15,675 of that. 1 Little wonder…
Dog bites neighbor, now what?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can’t prevent against a loss. Ancient Chinese merchants are…
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You’re Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.