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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It’s March Madness – Are Money Decisions Like Picking An NCAA Basketball Winner?
March 14, 2012 – 1:10 pm | One Comment
It’s March Madness – Are Money Decisions Like Picking An NCAA Basketball Winner?

With the first big day of March Madness tomorrow, we all have our brackets filled out and ready to go with our Final Four picks.   This year is sure to be filled with some Cinderella …

Your Taxes Will Go Up If Earn Less Than $250,000
January 30, 2012 – 6:29 pm | 5 Comments
Your Taxes Will Go Up If Earn Less Than $250,000

I watched the second half of the State of the Union last week.   Needless to say that after listening to the program and then all of the commentary after, it confirmed in my head how …

FIVE Great Financial New Year’s Resolutions
January 2, 2012 – 11:58 am | No Comment
FIVE Great Financial New Year’s Resolutions

1). Start A Holiday Savings Account!  Now that the official New Year has begun, set up an automatic savings plan from your pay stub or an automatic transfer from your checking account into a separate …

What Tax Deductions Can I Take For Using My Car?
December 30, 2011 – 11:50 am | One Comment
What Tax Deductions Can I Take For Using My Car?

As the tax year ends and you scramble to pull together your year end tax deductions, people often ask us whether they can get  a deduction for using their automobile.  It’s important to understand these …

A Short Sale Can Be the Answer You Are Searching For
November 16, 2011 – 11:50 am | No Comment
A Short Sale Can Be the Answer You Are Searching For

If you choose to do nothing when effort is required, expect gravity to pull you under.  ~ Rhonda Duffy
When you have a predicament that has come upon you either by your choice or not, you …

Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – 5 Big Mistakes Gen X’ers Make With Their Money
October 4, 2011 – 11:37 am | No Comment
Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – 5 Big Mistakes Gen X’ers Make With Their Money

Generation X is classically defined at people born between the years 1965 and 1979.    Pretty much those of you in your early 30’s to the mid 40’s.  However, having given personal financial advice to thousands …

Is It Time To Trigger Your Stock Options?
September 28, 2011 – 9:38 am | No Comment
Is It Time To Trigger Your Stock Options?

I worked for a Fortune 100 company for over 15 years.   When you rise through the ranks of management at a large company, they generally stop talking to you about salary and instead use the …

Is An Equity Indexed Annuity A Good Idea?
September 23, 2011 – 8:34 am | 3 Comments
Is An Equity Indexed Annuity A Good Idea?

With all of the ups and downs in the stock market, many investors have been asking this question, “Is there a way to make money in the stock market and still have a way not …

5 Ways To Make More Money Now
September 16, 2011 – 9:41 am | No Comment
5 Ways To Make More Money Now

If you can’t decrease your overall expenses, then maybe it’s time to figure out how to start making more money.   You could change careers.   You could pick up a second job.  Or, you could really …

It’s Time For A Real Leader To Step Up
September 7, 2011 – 10:12 am | No Comment
It’s Time For A Real Leader To Step Up

We have begun to see the litany of new candidates who are throwing their hat in the ring to be President of The United States of America in the election next year.   Each of them …