Andy Drennen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and member of the Financial Planning Association. Serving clients at Simmons Bank in Springfield, MO and the surrounding communities.
Among the many unique challenges that military families face, managing household finances can be especially demanding, particularly for...
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It has long been part of the American Dream: to earn and save enough money during our working years to live the lifestyle we choose throughout...
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A mortgage is a long-term loan that a homebuyer obtains from a bank, savings and loan, mortgage broker, online broker or even the property...
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If you are like most professionals, you graduated with over $100,000 in student loans. While that debt may feel like a monkey on your back, it...
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Recently I received an email from a client wanting clarification of his earned income. The school district that he and his wife live in had...
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Occupying the fifth position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend, and...
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Money fantasies are nice. Some of them even come true – unexpected inheritances, yearend bonuses and yes, in even one in several hundred...
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If you are stressed by debt and can't pay your bills on time, especially credit card debt, you may want to enlist the help of a nonprofit...
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If the financial crisis of several years ago taught us anything, it is that the traditional stocks-bonds-and-cash investing model may no longer...
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About 40 percent of American college students are 25 years of age or older, indicating it is never too late to seek a college degree. In order...
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