Should You Invest in Gold?

Should You Invest in Gold?

By: Tammy Kraig, CFP® It is hard to open a newspaper or flip to a financial channel without seeing the price of gold for the day… or an advertisement to buy gold coins. Should you buy gold now? Why are investors buying gold? Investors worry … [Read more...]

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What’s the Secret to Financial Independence?

How to Make $180/Hour by Walking

By: Rick Kahler, CFP® Would you like to be financially independent? Most of us would. We’d like to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without having to earn an income. Recent studies suggest that an average income of around $60,000 is optimum for … [Read more...]

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6 Secrets to Choosing a Financial Planner

How to Find a Great Financial Planner

By: John D. Buerger, CFP® I believe that every person in this country could use some financial planning help to make the smartest choices possible with their money. From my perspective as a wealth coach and Certified Financial Planner … [Read more...]

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Boost Your Retirement Savings with Individual Retirement Accounts

Give Your Retirement Savings a Boost

By: Heidi Davis, CFP® What Are Individual Retirement Accounts? An Individual Retirement Account, or “IRA”, is a personal savings plan that gives you tax advantages for your retirement savings. Social Security is not designed to fund … [Read more...]

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Is an Annuity a Good Investment?

Annuities Have Risks Too

By: Kevin R. Worthley, CFP® As a Certified Financial Planner™, I’ve been privy to a higher-than-normal amount of discussion and advertising about insurance annuities lately. Marketing materials and wholesaler calls have increased at my office … [Read more...]

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The Truth about the “D” Word: DEBT

The Truth about Debt

By: John D. Buerger, CFP® DEBT is the four-letter-word of personal finance. Most people have some debt with which to deal. Once the debt level gets to a certain point, it is nearly impossible to rid yourself of it. Interest payments crowd out … [Read more...]

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Quiz for Women: What’s Your Financial IQ?

Quiz: What's Your Financial IQ?

By: Gelasia Steed, CFP® [Check Your Credit: Don't Guess. Know.® Get your free credit report and score. No credit card required. Are you a lady who lunches and lets your husband handle all of the financial affairs? Or are you a woman who … [Read more...]

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I Should Be Saving How Much?!

The New Savings Rule of Thumb

By: John D. Buerger, CFP® How much of your income should you be saving? A common rule of thumb answer used to be that 10 percent of income should go into savings. "But 10 percent of income is a lot!" is a common response. Saving that kind … [Read more...]

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The Best Gift a Father Can Give His Children

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By: Tammy Kraig, CFP® With Father’s Day upon us, children are anticipating presenting that special gift to their dad and visualizing the great happiness it will bring.  Of course, any present a child gives us brings great delight.  But what … [Read more...]

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Retirement: Dreaming Is Okay, But Realistic Planning Is Better

Retirement: Dream It, Plan It

By: Tammy Kraig, CFP® [Check Your Credit: Don't Guess. Know.® Get your free credit report and score. No credit card required. We’re all aware of inspiring adages such as, “Follow your dreams and the money will follow," or, “Anything you … [Read more...]

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Your House Is Your Home, Your Castle and Your Refuge

Can You Emotionally Detach Yourself from Your Home?

By: Rick Kahler, CFP® Your house is your home, your castle and your refuge... that is, until the time comes to sell it. Then it becomes a commodity in the public marketplace. Once you put something up for sale, it doesn't belong to you anymore. … [Read more...]

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