The Gray Divorce Checklist
If you’re over the age of 50 and seeking a divorce, there are some factors you should consider before signing the dotted line.
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Meal Planning As a Financial Tool
Sometimes there really are miracle cures. People tend to think that things that save them time and money will be...
Why You Shouldn’t Bank on a Tax Refund
Most people get excited at the thought of a potentially huge tax refund, often to the point that they make...
Student Loans and Marriage: Good Communication Helped Us Tackle Massive Debt
My wife, Tori, and I started dating about a decade ago. Little did we know then that we would face...
Teaching Your Kids about Money, Part 1
Tackling this issue is on the forefront of agendas for many non-profit and financial institutions alike but as we noted...
5 Steps You Can Take Now to Improve Your Retirement Income
If you’re a working American born anytime between 1946 and 1991, the research, analysis and more importantly, the five straightforward…
Planning on Paying for Your Kids’ College Education? Consider a 529 Plan
If you’re like many parents, not only do you feel somewhat obligated to put your kids through college, but there’s…
Teaching Your Kids about Money, Part 2
In part 1 of this blog series, I outlined 13 best practices for teaching kids about money that I recommend…
Teaching Your Kids about Money, Part 1
Tackling this issue is on the forefront of agendas for many non-profit and financial institutions alike but as we noted...
Stop Wasting Money
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown. Benjamin Franklin once…
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
How much is enough for your emergency fund? Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated…
US Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate? The U.S. personal saving rate stood at 3.7% in January of 2017,…
How Your Savings Account Can Become Your Retirement Redeemer
Many news stories and advisors lately seem to focus investment strategies as a surefire way for people to gain extra…