Category Archives: Financial Planning

12 January 2016

Eight Basic Money Lessons Everyone Should Know

The news is in, and it’s scary: Americans are falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to financial literacy. A recent study of 29,000 teens across 18 industrialized countries found that financial literacy rates in the United … Continue reading

25 November 2015

10 Tips for Stronger Identity Theft Protection

More than 34 million Americans experienced identity theft in 2013 alone — that’s about 14 percent of the population — and the financial losses from this crime total more than $24.7 billion each year… almost twice as much as losses … Continue reading

25 November 2015

Fun Economic facts about Thanksgiving

If you are like me, Thanksgiving is the best of all the holidays. No wish lists, no gifts involved, no long lines in which to wait for unnecessary materialistic purchases; just family and friends. Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the … Continue reading

4 November 2015

How to Survive in the Difficult World of the Middle Class

Is the middle class the “most endangered species in America“? Since the economic downturn of 2008, America’s middle class has been on the decline. Reports from the Pew Research Center show that both median income and median wealth have declined … Continue reading

18 October 2015

5 Tips for Handling a Windfall from an Inheritance

On the list of problems you really wouldn’t mind having, receiving an unexpected windfall in the form of an inheritance may just be at the top. Unfortunately, without careful planning and management, this dream can turn into a nightmare — … Continue reading

20 October 2014

Getting Your Financial Life On Track after Divorce

We have all heard the saying “Half of all marriages end in divorce.” While that is statistically up for question, the percentage of divorces ebbs and flows over the years. Getting a divorce can be, not only, emotionally devastating but … Continue reading

13 October 2014

5 Ways to Remain Cool, Calm, and Collected With Your Finances

Feeling stressed due to a volatile market? Don’t let the ups and downs get you down. Instead of reacting to every bump in the road, remember to focus on your long-term financial goals — everything else is just noise along … Continue reading

30 September 2014

5 Ways to Help Pre-Retirees Balance Goals

5 Ways to Help Pre-Retirees Balance Long- and Short-Term Goals The economy may be on the mend, but Americans are still feeling anxious about retirement. According to the 2014 Retirement Confidence Survey, only 18 percent of U.S. workers reported feeling … Continue reading

23 July 2014

What in the Heck is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin? What in the heck is a bitcoin? This new form of currency has been in the headlines lately, mostly due to stories about its popularity amongst the online underworld, as well as for its volatile value. But the bitcoin may be poised … Continue reading

29 April 2014

8 Financial Tips to Protect Yourself when Leaving a Relationship

Though no one likes to imagine that their relationship won’t last, statistics indicate that 36 percent of all marriages end in divorce. While the dissolution of a marriage or the end of a cohabitating relationship is never pleasant emotionally, the … Continue reading

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