Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time. Want to give your child or grandchild a great financial start? A Roth IRA might be a choice to consider. There are many reasons why starting
College Funding Options
You can plan to meet the costs through a variety of methods. How can you cover your child’s future college costs? Saving early (and often) may be key for most families. Here are some college
Inventorying Your Possessions
It is helpful for insurance purposes. It’s great to have insurance against damage and loss, but if you can’t show proof of your possessions, it may result in a protracted settlement process with your insurance
Helping Your Parents Manage Financial Tasks
How can you make things easier on them later in life? Worldwide, the number of people aged 60 and older is growing. By 2050, this demographic will be more than twice as large as it
Preparing to Sell Your Business
What is your exit strategy? Your company is ripe for sale. Now what? These days, your children or employees may not necessarily want to take over your business, but you still want to sell
Taking Charge of Your Financial Life
Delegating responsibilities to others may lead to problems down the road. When you are putting together a household, it isn’t unusual to delegate responsibilities. One spouse or partner may take on the laundry, while another
Your Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough?
An emergency fund may help alleviate the stress associated with a financial crisis. Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stops washing, and your family ends up
Debunking a Few Popular Retirement Myths
It seems high time to dispel some of these misconceptions. Generalizations about money and retirement linger. Some have been around for decades, and some new clichés have recently joined their ranks. Let’s examine a few.
What People Overlook When Shopping for Life Insurance
A few realities that must be acknowledged. Shopping for life insurance means paying attention to detail. In scrutinizing these details, however, some fundamental, big-picture truths may be ignored. If you want to renew or upgrade
The Real Cost of College
It may not be what you think. How much will your family end up paying for college? Your household’s income may have less influence than you think – and some private colleges may be cheaper