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...]
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In part one of this article, we looked at some key “to do” items to get your financial house in order in time for the new year. In addition to monitoring your credit, debts and savings, there are also some smart moves you can make to save on 2010 … [Read more...]
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Simple, Easy Investing Using an Age-Based Portfolio Strategy Everything changes as you get older. And while few of us look forward to the downsides of aging - the joys of belly fat, wrinkles, thinning hair, and so on - one of the big upsides of … [Read more...]
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By: Kevin R. Worthley, CFP® In more than a decade of financial planning for families, it's rare to find a client who has an adequate emergency or contingency fund in their family finances. The recommended amount of such savings varies between … [Read more...]
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Over the last couple of years, retirement funds have taken some hard hits. In September, 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its biggest single-day lost in history, losing over $1 trillion of its market value. Similar losses were recorded … [Read more...]
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Summer is almost over, which means it’s time for all the kiddies to get out of the house and back in the classroom. It also implies that it’s time for you to do some back to school shopping. Fretting about your finances? Check out these tips … [Read more...]
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How long should you wait before buying a new mattress? Do you really need a new laptop, cell phone or iPod? And what about that Caramel Macchiato from Starbuck's? Is it necessary? It may not be necessary, but it’s enjoyable. In our attempts to be … [Read more...]
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Maybe you already have a budget, a high credit score and a great mortgage rate. Still, it seems that money never goes as far as it should. If you want to start saving, consider the following: Know yourself. If money slips through your fingers … [Read more...]
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The Federal Open Market Committee, aka the "Fed," announced today that it will keep its fed funds rate at the 0% to 0.25% target range. The fed funds rate is the rate at which banks loan money to one another and may impact the interest rates on … [Read more...]
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Whether you're strapped for cash or feeling comfortable, we could all stand to make a few tweaks to our personal budgets. Save more, save faster and save smarter with these money saving ideas: 1. Pay yourself first. Save money without thinking … [Read more...]
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