Ethan Jackson is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and member of the Financial Planning Association, serving clients at Merrill Lynch in Chicago, IL and the surrounding communities.
“I can’t believe I am a week away from when my tax return needs to be filed”. I am sure that there will be a few people who are reading this...
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In the world of personal finance, saving is putting money away in the present for future consumption. We’ve all read about the dismal savings...
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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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A sudden death or serious illness in the family can knock spouses and other family members for a loop. If the primarybreadwinner dies, what...
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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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Nothing is more heart-wrenching than to realize that your savings for retirement and your golden years will be fractured because of divorce....
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There may indeed be someone close to you who needs financial help. It could be a tough decision. Perhaps that person has been hit by a perfect...
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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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The decorations, the shopping mall and, of course, all those screaming retail deals mean it is time for American consumers to start compiling...
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Winter is fast approaching. And that means it's time to examine the many ways you can conserve energy and cut costs. Below is a checklist of...
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