Just when you thought you were past the stage in life where you had to think about using protection, another reason comes along and it has nothing to do with the back seat of your parents’ station wagon and steamed-up windows. Being in a dangerous line of work means...
Most couples learn early in their relationship why communication is so important. For example, raising children and deciding where to live are two compelling topics that require solid communication. A third one, finances, should also be considered one of the most...
If you are a recent first-time homeowner and, as such, a first-time mortgage owner, you’re probably basking in the glow of finally having your act together enough to have accomplished home ownership. Congratulations! It required discipline and everyone knows it,...
If you’re 30-ish years old and just starting to think about investing, give yourself a pat on the back. Thirty years old gives you plenty of time to save for retirement. Along with nailing down an affordable, long-term care plan that will protect your wages if...
If someone asked you, “What is your most valuable asset?” you’d probably immediately think of material possessions that are paid off, whether they hold their value or not. You might say a newer vehicle or a modest vacation cabin you inherited from your grandfather...
Poor estate planning knows no socio-economic bounds. What happens to average American tax-payers also happens to celebs who have unusually large estates. But who actually suffers when estate planning is, well, non-existent or just poorly done, regardless of income...
