Prioritizing Your Retirement Needs – Part II
In the first part of this article, we discussed several elements that often comprise the shape and tone of a retirement picture, and stressed the importance and absolute need to […]
Mortgage Matters: The Streamlined Modification Initiative
In spite of a decade characterized by nearly every housing catastrophe possible under the sun becoming a reality, the Federal Government is giving their replenishment efforts another powerful go with […]
How to Prepare for a Financial Consultation
When we go to the doctor, we are all used to hearing those basic questions that check-ups usually start with: “Do you drink? Do you smoke? How much exercise do […]
The Road to Retirement: “Are We There Yet?”
Many people preparing for retirement feel like a kid on a road trip. “Are we there yet?” It’s the common feeling of anyone aiming for a destination. Unfortunately, for many […]
5 Steps to Cutting the Financial Umbilical Cord
One of the biggest impediments standing in the way of retirement for today’s baby boomers is their children. Everyone knows that the cost of raising a kid is high, but what’s […]
The Why and How of Building an Emergency Fund
Emergency funds are like spare tires: you never think about them until you need one. This is an unfortunate truth for many people who don’t have a rainy day fund […]
Basic Tips for Creating a Household Budget
Budgets are not attractive, fun or exciting in any way shape or form. They are, however, the necessary evil that can assist in getting you and your family’s spending and […]