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DISTRIBUTING ESTATE ASSETS FAIRLY AND EQUITABLY

The estate of most individuals is worth more than just money. A family business, a summer cabin on the lake or an antique car collection...

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WILL YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME LAST?

How Prepared Are You? How Far Will Your Savings Take You? I first got into the financial services industry because I knew I wanted to...

ETHICAL WILLS: SHARING HOPES AND DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE

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ETHICAL WILLS: SHARING HOPES AND DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE

Many years ago, actually about 14 years ago, I received a letter in the mail (yes, an old fashioned, handwritten note). It was from my...

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ROTH: A GOOD CHOICE WHILE YOU’RE YOUNG

I remember when I got my first job out of college, and my starting salary was $30,000. I felt rich! It was the first time in my life...

INSURE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR’S SUCCESS

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INSURE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR’S SUCCESS

It’s that time of year when that dreaded condition takes hold. Its grip is relentless and spreads faster than a measles outbreak at a...

BABY STEPS: ONE COUPLE’S JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL PLANNING

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BABY STEPS: ONE COUPLE’S JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL PLANNING

I put it off. Thought about it. Put it off some more. Entered and won a free lunch and financial planning session that left me with...

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WHAT’S YOUR FINANCIAL FITNESS STRATEGY?

Who do you know that isn’t trying to lose weight, exercise more, or reduce their stress level? What does financial fitness have to do...

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TIME FLIES, SO ENJOY EACH MOMENT

How could this happen? I’m looking in the mirror through the eyes of a youthful 22 year old. Mentally I am still at the beginning of my...

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CONNECTING THE DOTS OF LIFE

Steve Jobs said, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the...

MY LITTLE CHICKLING TAKES THE FIRST STEP OUT OF THE NEST

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MY LITTLE CHICKLING TAKES THE FIRST STEP OUT OF THE NEST

I now appreciate what mother birds must feel when their babies take their first flight. It is a long way down when they leap out of that...

BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME: 10 TIPS YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD

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BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME: 10 TIPS YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD

So you’ve decided to jump into the real estate market and buy a home. Congratulations! Real estate can be a great investment. Here are 10...

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10 LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY MOTHER

As we travel through life’s journey, we look back at lessons learned. At the time, you don’t see these as lessons. But, as you grow...

IS THE CHEAPEST TERM LIFE INSURANCE POLICY ALWAYS THE BEST?

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IS THE CHEAPEST TERM LIFE INSURANCE POLICY ALWAYS THE BEST?

When it comes to buying life insurance, you may not know where to begin. You don’t want to pay more than you need to, but you want to be...

REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS: A BLESSING OR A CURSE?

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REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS: A BLESSING OR A CURSE?

I am at an age where I think about retirement. When can I retire? Will I ever feel I’ve saved enough money? How much money is enough? ...

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WHAT IS THE COST OF WAITING TO SAVE?

Do you think that you’re too young to start saving for retirement or for a career change? There are a lot of excuses for pushing your...

SECRETS OF A FORMER FINANCIAL ADVISOR… BUDGETS

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SECRETS OF A FORMER FINANCIAL ADVISOR… BUDGETS

I am a former financial advisor. The company I worked for is not important (rhymes with “barbarian excess”), but the life and money...

DIGITAL SPRING CLEANING – BEYOND THE WINDEX

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DIGITAL SPRING CLEANING – BEYOND THE WINDEX

Ah, the renewal of spring. The dreadful winter months have finally come to an end. Like many people, you may have a long list of things...

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DON’T GIVE AWAY MONEY

It can be so confusing to know where to save for retirement. Is a Roth IRA better than a Traditional IRA? Would it be better for me to...

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I LOVE MY DOG AND CAT

Yup. I am one of those people—an unabashed animal lover. But I’m certainly not alone. According to the American Pet Products...

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LIVING A LONG LIFE

Do you have a plan for living a long life? The fastest growing age group is the group over age 85. When the social security system was...

US National Debt Clock : Real Time

Charting America’s Debt: $31 Trillion and Counting. Failing to plan is planning to fail!

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