The New Credit Card Problem: A College Education
May 14, 2012 – 8:25 am | Add A Comment

Amidst the many financial and economic discussions happening around the United States, there is a serious issue lurking right around the corner.   Although mortgage rates are around their all time low and consumer borrowing appears …

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Does Your 401(k) Offer An “In Service” Distribution?
May 11, 2012 – 2:47 pm | No Comment
Does Your 401(k) Offer An “In Service” Distribution?

For Generation X clients, the majority of their retirement savings are in the company 401(k).   While you do have a multitude of options of what you can do with your 401(k) if you leave your …

Please Slap My Hand When I Spend Money!
May 4, 2012 – 2:35 pm | No Comment
Please Slap My Hand When I Spend Money!

For Generation X, I’ve noticed something over the past couple of years around money that seems to becoming a trend.    Even though you are college educated (maybe an MBA), have a great job as a …

Beneficiary Designations for your IRA
May 2, 2012 – 1:28 pm | No Comment
Beneficiary Designations for your IRA

What Beneficiary Designations mean and why they matter…
For most people, “estate planning” means drafting documents (such as a Last Will and Testament) that makes sure that your property is managed and distributed according to …

Your Kid Just Received A National Award and a $3000 Bill!
April 25, 2012 – 9:35 am | No Comment
Your Kid Just Received A National Award and a $3000 Bill!

I love my kids.   I really do.  Like any parent, you get excited when they get good grades, their sports teams do well, or they achieve something special that helps you feel like you are …

Can You Protect Yourself From Online Hackers?
April 11, 2012 – 3:03 pm | 2 Comments
Can You Protect Yourself From Online Hackers?

We have seen a steady rise in online shopping with consumers over the last decade.   Many people choose to purchase their goods and services online versus waiting in lines and rummaging through department stores.   Over …

Autopay Bills: A Good Idea Or Not?
March 30, 2012 – 11:39 am | No Comment
Autopay Bills: A Good Idea Or Not?

They say with investing that out of sight out of mind is a great idea or you’ll end up spending your money.  When it comes to paying monthly bills, it seems that the ‘out of …

Top Five Places In Atlanta To Get A Burger
February 24, 2012 – 4:25 pm | 2 Comments
Top Five Places In Atlanta To Get A Burger

You never pass up a good burger with a side of fries.    Here are five of my top places to grab a burger in Atlanta.
1.) Flip Burger Boutique -   The first time I ate …

Google For Coupons?
February 20, 2012 – 10:37 am | No Comment
Google For Coupons?

With the proliferation of so many coupon sites, it can truly get dizzying trying to figure out how to manage the never ending stream of deals that hit your e-mail every day.   Some of the …

26 Billion More Down The Drain
February 15, 2012 – 11:24 am | No Comment
26 Billion More Down The Drain

It’s official. After months of challenging negotiations, government authorities announced last Thursday that they reached a $26 billion settlement with five of the nation’s biggest banks over their flawed and fraudulent foreclosure practices. The goal …

Suze Orman’s New Prepaid Debit Card – Is it really a good thing for consumers?
January 17, 2012 – 12:28 pm | 10 Comments
Suze Orman’s New Prepaid Debit Card – Is it really a good thing for consumers?

It’s official.   Suze Orman is now in the game of selling financial products to consumers.    This past week she launched her new card called “The Approved Card” which is supposed to be a low cost …