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 …

What If You Feel Like You’ve Lost It All
March 5, 2012 – 2:12 pm | 2 Comments
What If You Feel Like You’ve Lost It All

Since the 2008 real estate and stock market crash, some people have been able to get back on their feet and continue to thrive in their careers and businesses.  While others have dealt with devastating …

The Key Differences Between Index Funds & Traditional Mutual Funds
March 2, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
The Key Differences Between Index Funds & Traditional Mutual Funds

Kalen Smith writes about investing, retirement, and economic policy on Money Crashers Personal Finance.
For the sake of convenience, many investors do not look to manage their own portfolios or choose their own investments. Investors who …

The Government Likes Annuities Now?
February 8, 2012 – 3:43 pm | No Comment
The Government Likes Annuities Now?

As all of us know, the idea of working for one company for 20 or 30 years is a dream most of won’t ever realize in our lifetimes.   Historically, if you worked for one company …

5 Tax Mistakes Business Owners Make
February 1, 2012 – 2:14 pm | 3 Comments
5 Tax Mistakes Business Owners Make

Part of putting together an effective tax management strategy is gaining an understanding of what you can and cannot deduct from your tax return.   I see business owners that make mistakes every single day.  Every …

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 …

Your Kid Has An I-Phone. . Who Pays The Data Plan?
January 13, 2012 – 1:03 pm | No Comment
Your Kid Has An I-Phone. . Who Pays The Data Plan?

I’m pretty sure Apple can’t be hurting even though Steve Jobs is not at the helm anymore.   My kid’s went back to school last week and mentioned to meet the glut of Apple products that …

How Much Should I Leave For A Tip?
January 11, 2012 – 12:40 pm | One Comment
How Much Should I Leave For A Tip?

Even though I have workaholic issues, I did manage to do a few fun things with my family over the holidays.   We caught some movies, saw an Atlanta Hawks basketball game, went to the Peach …

When Are Companies Going To Learn To Just Shoot Straight?
January 6, 2012 – 1:23 pm | No Comment
When Are Companies Going To Learn To Just Shoot Straight?

I’m excited that 2012 is here and consumers are starting to realize that they can win the money battle when they know something is just flat out wrong with a new offering from their provider.    …