Personal Finance Blog
By: Heidi Davis, CFP® You’ve probably seen recent headlines like, “More Snow Storms Expected to Hit Parts of the U.S.” Life can be unusual and unpredictable, just like our weather! An emergency fund, such as a savings account, can be a … [Read more...]
Everyone wants to get a good home at a fair price when the housing market is likely to be steady. Is 2011 that year? By: Diane Ferraro For a few years now, many of us have been trying to decide if it’s the right time yet to invest … [Read more...]
Credit cards come in all shapes, sizes and flavors, but how do you find a credit card that fits the type of life you lead? Are you a jet-setter traveling to foreign lands? Are you trying to build your credit? Do you just charge purchases to rack up … [Read more...]
The Rolling Stones are one of the world’s most famous and longest-lived rock bands. They’ve sold over 200 million albums, grossed over $2 billion since 1989 and even as members of the band approach the age of 70, they continue to perform to … [Read more...]
It’s 2011 and across the globe millions of people have made New Year’s resolutions. Some have decided it’s time to get physically healthy, while others have vowed to spend more time with their families. If you’re one of the many who has … [Read more...]
By: Rick Kahler, CFP® When you hear, "It's guaranteed," what do you think of? Safety, reliability or predictability? Certainly these can all describe a guarantee. However, another side to any guarantee often isn't immediately visible. A … [Read more...]
My friends and family like to tease me about my frugality. “Do you go anywhere without a Groupon?” is a question I hear so frequently, I’ve actually started to question my money-saving lifestyle. But once I really thought about it, I realized … [Read more...]
By: Tom Dempsey There are plenty of advertisements that tell you to find out what your credit score is. While it's true - knowing your credit score is very important - your score is only 25 percent of what you need to know when buying a home. … [Read more...]
Most consumers are looking for ways to stretch their income and maybe save more money for the future. If you get ever short on cash, the easiest way for you to solve this problem is to cut down your monthly expenses. Saving money may not be an easy … [Read more...]
By: Kevin Worthley, CFP® One of the annual rituals around the holidays is a list of New Year’s Resolutions or “how I’m going to change my whole life around to be a better person.” These promises usually involve breaking habits we know … [Read more...]
In the words of Checkers, “You gotta eat!” Plain and simple. We’ve covered ways to cut down your bill at restaurants, but what about saving money at the grocery store? And saving without spending hours clipping coupons and making four different … [Read more...]
