My Divorce is Finalized. Now What?
Many people mistakenly believe that once their divorce is finalized, their days of filling out paperwork and forms are over. The truth is you...
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Tips to Take Your International Travel Dollar Further
Trailblazing travel writer Eugene Fodor once said, “You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” As true as that statement may be, taking a trip...
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The Challenge of Saving
Why can it be so difficult to save for the future? Do you know precisely how much money you should be saving today? Are you saving enough? If...
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Base Rate Neglect Help Yourself by Knowing the Odds
Behavioral finance is the study of the emotional and cognitive biases that can lead to irrational financial decisions. While behavioral finance...
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To Buy or Rent
Owning a home has long been part of the American Dream. But given today’s economic realities and the risks associated with real estate...
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A Family’s Plan to Become Debt Free
The Problem/GoalMaria and Joseph Martinez are married and have a daughter, Isabella. Up to this time, they have enjoyed a very comfortable...
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Retirement Considerations When Divorcing
When faced with divorce, there are issues relating to retirement that are easily overlooked, yet critical for the later years. Among the areas...
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A New Baby Checklist for the New Year
I was speaking to a friend the other day who just had her first child at the age of 40. We were discussing the many changes in lifestyle she...
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Financial Planning Matters for Tackling a Divorce Settlement
Even though divorce is frequently a financially uncertain and emotionally-draining ordeal, you can alleviate qualms over your individual and...
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Hindsight Bias The Reason Hindsight is 2020
An understanding of hindsight bias and other aspects of behavioral finance can make you a better investor by increasing awareness of the...
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A Financial Primer for the Contemporary American Household
In the melting pot that is today’s America, would you believe that “traditional” husband-and-wife family households are now in the minority,...
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Losing Your Inheritance to Uncle Sam - or Others
Successful estate planning takes not one generation, but two. The first generation needs to make a clear, sensible plan and the second needs to...
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4 Ways for Graduates to Get onto Sound Financial Footing
As graduates seek to start their careers, many have high expectations, and many questions on how to get ahead. Below are four things I’ve...
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What Is Your Risk Tolerance
When it comes to building a solid and comprehensive financial plan, it's critical to get a sense of your tolerance for risk. Most tools that...
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As Open Enrollment Approaches, Do a Benefit Checkup
With the pressures we face on the job, very few of us think about reviewing every benefit we get from our employers – unless something goes...
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Putting a Plan Into Place
Early key moves and decisions can make a difference between surviving financially until you're successfully employed again – perhaps even...
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Helping Parents Put Their Finances in For A Baby Arrival
Among all of life’s momentous occasions, having a baby is about as big as it gets. Given the sheer magnitude of the occasion and all the new...
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The Power of Your Beneficiary Election
You can’t take your money with you, but you sure can determine who will get it and, in some cases, how they will receive it.One item you may...
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How to Pay for College
It is no secret that college costs have been increasing faster than the rate of inflation for several decades. According to College Board’s “...
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Take Charge of Your Financial Literacy
As you may have seen on this or other sites, April is Financial Literacy month. While some people go back and forth as to whether or not...
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Forward Thinking
A few years ago I helped conduct a focus group. One of the conclusions was that those focus group members who had a longer term perspective...
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Elder Financial Abuse and You
Last week FPA and Kiplinger’s hosted a free advice national call-in for the public to speak with advisors about elder financial abuse, and...
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Retirement Goals Start at the Beginning
A number of recent surveys indicate that many people no longer view 65 as a realistic retirement age and believe that they may find themselves...
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Returning Military Financial Re-entry to Everyday Life
It's never too early for military personnel and their families to start talking about the right financial steps to make when returning home.One...
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Life Changes That Affect Your Insurance Plans (Part 2)
This checklist is the second in a two-part series regarding times when it is appropriate to review insurance coverages. Last month’s list...
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Financial Strategies for a Retirement Savings Deficit
As diverse as the American population is, the vast majority of us, regardless of age or background, are united in our concern about saving...
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Headlines vs Markets
The media’s job is ultimately to make money by selling advertising. How much advertisers are willing to pay depends on how widely their message...
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The Dollars and Cents of Adoption
Adoption is a gesture that comes straight from the heart, an act of immeasurable kindness and love. But while the emotions and bonds that...
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Divorce Across Borders
Given the mobility enjoyed by individuals today, divorce across borders is becoming increasingly prevalent. It is also one of the most...
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But What If You Can’t Work?
I first met with Steven and Janice (names changed) a few years ago. They had always saved somewhere around 5% of their salary, but at times...
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