Resist the Swipe: Credit Card Tough Love
When Isla Fisher's Rebecca Bloomwood character hit the movie screens last February in Touchstone's Confessions of a Shopaholic, many of us undoubtedly identified with the ditzy spendaholic's love affair with credit cards. And, most likely, her spiraling ... Read More
401k Boot Camp
Recruiting Your Dollars With Basic Training When taking your first steps into the investment world it is important to approach with caution. As you start out, there is no sense in making life too hard on yourself. ... Read More
What the New Health Care Law Means for Women and Young Adults
The historic health care reform recently signed into law helps to free the American people from the dominance of the health insurance industry, which has dictated how and whether they get health care coverage for far too ... Read More
Budget: no pain, plenty to gain!
Budget. Admittedly, not most people's favorite word. But it should be! And here's why: budgeting leads to increased wealth. It is one of the easiest (I'm talking third grade math here) ways to stay on track ... Read More
Your personal asset allocation
Too many individual investors blur the distinction between “saving” and “investing.” “Saving” is setting money aside in a secure location for a certain need or desire. “Investing” entails putting money to work towards achieving a financial ... Read More
Protecting Your Retirement Investments During a Job Transition
The current economic and market environment has prompted many Americans to rethink their retirement strategies. If you are experiencing a job transition—particularly if the transition is unplanned and unexpected—such a reassessment may be particularly important for you. ... Read More
Buying a condo or home . . . Housing Market Realities
In my first two articles, we walked through the processes of starting your search online, physically viewing properties, and finished up with what you can expect at the closing table when you receive the keys to your home. ... Read More
Buying a Condo or Home . . . checking out the market
For those of you who read my first article, I walked you through the initial process of getting started with your home/condo purchase. So now that you have spoken with a mortgage broker, gotten your pre-approval letter, ... Read More
Stash Your Cash: What should I do with my money?
It’s time to start saving money and you have no idea where to invest or how to begin building your portfolio. If you follow these tips you will be well on your way to building a foundation ... Read More
Buying a Condo or Home . . . Steps Made Easy!
Recent statistics have shown that 40% of all current transactions in the real estate market are first time homebuyers. A few reasons for this statistic are the $8000 Home Buyer's Tax Credit and the abundance of low-priced ... Read More
