I Still Know What You Did (with your money) Last Summer
Every good slasher movie spawns a sequel! My article from last week I Know What You Did (with your money) Last Summer has done it this week in time for Halloween! Last week we revealed a few things we cover... Read More →
I Know What You Did (with your money) Last Summer
I saw a rerun of the classic slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer. The low-budget slasher film starring Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Ryan Phillippe was about four friends who are being stalked by... Read More →
5 Basic Banking Lessons to Teach Your Teen
I’m surprised at just how little teens know about basic banking these days. I recently opened a checking account for my 18 year old at our credit union. It was a real eye-opener. I think she was more excited about... Read More →
The One Page Financial Plan Book Review
Planning and investing just aren’t simple. But they can be. That’s just part of the message from Carl Richards new book, The One Page Financial Plan. This is the second book I’ve read from Mr. Richards, the first being The... Read More →
Why You Need to Know Your Net Worth
First, you may be wondering what is net worth in the first place? Net worth is a simple calculation. You add up all your assets ( what you own), then subtract what you owe ( your debts and liabilities). The number... Read More →
College of Debt and Despair
Tons…Of…Debt. New college graduates are drowning in it. It is absolutely ridiculous. It’s also outrageous what colleges charge, and get away with, for an undergraduate degree. I’m starting to read and see young adults with $50,000…$75,000, and yes over $100,000 of... Read More →
The College Credit Card Conundrum
For the past year I’ve been helping my daughter with her college search. It’s been exciting and frustrating. Along with the mountain of brochures and info that arrive by mail are credit card offers with her name on them. Now that kinda makes me... Read More →
Why We Avoid Estate Planning
Have you thought about dying lately? Most of us don’t. However, my daughter had a close friend pass away recently. This shocking and unexpected event got me thinking about death and how fragile our time here really is. In fact, as a... Read More →
Why Your Beneficiaries Are Important
Who gets your stuff when you die? Can you remember who you listed as beneficiary on all your different accounts? Maybe you think you know, but you should review your beneficiary designations on all applicable accounts. That includes banks, brokerage accounts,... Read More →
Should You Use Your Savings to Pay Off Debt?
Most of us have savings and some debt. From time to time you’ve probably wondered if you should just get rid of the debt by using some or all of your savings. First, everyone’s situation is a little different. Each... Read More →