Bringing Health Care Issues into Financial Planning
Many people plan their finances as if they’ll never be sick a day in their lives. Yet the cost of a serious illness is all it takes to...
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The Transition from College to Employment – A Checklist
The transition from college to full-time employment can be a chaotic one. It means the end of one life-phase and the beginning of another — a...
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This Holiday Season, Ignore the Relatives
'Tis the season to gather and celebrate with friends and family. Each year, old traditions are remembered and new traditions are made. We...
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"Start-itis"
Maybe it’s not a word, or even a real disorder but I’m telling you it is TRUE…I have “start-itis.” You may know (or even have) the symptoms:...
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Connecting Your Money with Your Life
So how’s that money connection going in your life? As financial planners we spend a lot of time putting things together like budgets, net worth...
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Should I Replace My Life Insurance Policy
Many clients have come to me with this question over the years, and there is no simple answer. When an insurance agent recommends a replacement...
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College Math: 12 Tactics to Get the Most Financial Aid
The good news for college-bound students and their families is that increases in education costs are slowing, according to the College Board....
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A Couple's Plan to Fix Their Financial Situation
The Problem/GoalIsabella Ryan and Ethan Sloane have plans on getting married, some day. But in the meantime, they want to get their financial...
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Emergency Cash Reserves-Unloved Yet Necessary
I met with a couple recently to deliver their financial plan, and throughout the first half of the meeting we laughed repeatedly as they seemed...
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REITs 101 What You Need to Know About Real Estate Investment Trusts
What is a REIT?REIT is the acronym for Real Estate Investment Trust, which is a real estate company that offers shares to the public. Some...
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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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Traditional or Roth IRA? Choosing a Retirement Plan
Recognizing that saving for retirement is a must for anyone who wants to control their own financial destiny and avoid running out of money...
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Managing Student Loans
Graduation time is rapidly approaching. While this can be a hectic period of adjustment for college graduates, there is one graduation issue...
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Will You Teach One Financial Lesson?
I saw a survey many years ago that suggested only one in five parents felt competent to teach their children about personal finance. A recent...
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Part V: Charitable GivingThis month we will explore the power and flexibility of charitable giving in crafting an estate plan. Most people...
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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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A Suitable Divorce Resolution Option for Your Family
Keeping in mind that one in two marriages end in divorce, you should also know that this past holiday season possibly signified a vital turning...
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Retrain Your Brain for Financial Success
The training starts when we are very young. There is no class, no teacher, and no textbook. There is no exam, but we all get an “A.” We...
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Teach Your Children About Finances
Students can help minimize the cost of college by managing their finances wisely. Prepare a realistic budget with your child before he or she...
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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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Year-Round Tax Tips for Business Owners
Business owners are constantly seeking ways to strengthen their financial bottom line, to gain that little extra competitive edge. The tax code...
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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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9 Ways to Keep Holiday Spending Under Control
As the year comes to a close, spending in most households heads up – on holiday gifts, entertainment and, depending on where you live, on...
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Its Never Too Late (Well, Almost Never)
Saving for retirement, or whatever you choose to call your post-earning years, is something that everyone should plan for. You can’t start too...
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How to Minimize Anxiety as You Approach Retirement
By FPA member Joseph R. HearnLast Updated: August 10, 2011It’s understandable if you’re feeling a bit anxious. In the last few years we’ve had...
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Going to the Hospital - Prepare Financially and Medically
Whether you or a loved one are going for a scheduled hospital stay, don't stop with your doctor's orders – get your financial orders in place,...
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Invest in Your Company Stock Like an Executive
Have you ever worked at a job that gave you access to more of something than you could ever want?You might be a pizza lover, but let me assure...
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A Credit Check-up
Many Americans want to obtain and maintain good credit, but may struggle with past mistakes that may have affected their credit score. Still...
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Is Real Estate a Good Investment Today
With market volatility and real estate prices where they are today, many are wondering, “Should I invest in real estate?”Real estate can add...
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Thinking About Adoption-Plan Your Finances First
Adopting a child is one of the biggest decisions you may ever make. It can also be a shockingly expensive decision that will have a huge effect...
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