The Discount Myth
With Black Friday just around the corner, the “savings” pumped out by our culture are all but unavoidable. Everywhere we go we’re being offered a sale on something, whether it’s […]
Back to School Edition – Avoiding Unnecessary Student Debt
With the Fall 2013 semester underway, having a discussion about ways to avoid unnecessary debt is now more prudent than ever. The modern university student has been saddled with financial […]
A Readiness Check for the Do-It-Yourself Investor
Investing isn’t something you throw together at the last minute. It takes thoughtful research, planning and monitoring to successfully invest and grow your assets. That’s why we’ve put together several […]
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 […]
A Debtor’s Mindset: Change Your Thinking and Gain Control over Your Spending
Getting into debt is one of the easiest things in the world for someone living in contemporary America. Every time you go shopping there will be somebody trying to get […]
Keys to Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
You have worked hard all of your life. You have raised a beautiful family that you are proud of, and you and your spouse are finally ready to enjoy your […]
How to Put Better-than-Ever Interest Rates to Work for You – Part II
Part I of this article gave you just a taste of some food for thought when it comes to today’s climate of historically low interest rates and the numerous opportunities it […]
New Year’s Financial Resolutions: Save More, Spend Less, Invest Wisely
If you’re like most Americans, no matter how old you may be, you’ve had the importance of saving money drilled into your head ever since childhood. Even now, as an adult, […]
Borrowing from Your 401(k): A Financial Sin
When we put money into our retirement accounts we do so for a specific purpose: retirement. All the money you have funneled into your 401(k) is supposed to buy you […]