Retirement Study A 2015 study found that 41% of households headed by someone aged 55 to 64 had no retirement savings, and only about a third of them had a traditional pension. Among households in this age group with savings, […]
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® I talk to clients regularly about the importance of living below their means. I understand that on the surface it sounds easy but in reality for some its very difficult. Either they don’t make enough […]
How much can I invest in a 529 plan? Answer: Section 529 of the tax code requires that a 529 account not accept more contributions than are necessary to meet the qualified education expenses of the account beneficiary. A plan […]
Is Tax Day a good or bad day for you? In the financial planning world, we would say that getting a big refund means it’s a bad day… I bet you didn’t see that coming! A big refund is merely […]
Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages Like homes themselves, mortgages come in many sizes and types, and one of the most important decisions you face as you consider your choices is whether to take out a fixed or an adjustable rate […]
