The New Credit Card Problem: A College Education
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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 …

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 …

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 …

When Your 401(k) Makes A Change On You
December 2, 2011 – 10:06 am | No Comment
When Your 401(k) Makes A Change On You

In the past year, many of our clients have seen changes made to their 401(k) plan.   These changes may happen from two separate businesses merging, your employer trying to save costs, or simply a change …

Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – A Vacation Or College Education
October 17, 2011 – 12:24 pm | One Comment
Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – A Vacation Or College Education

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 …

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 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 …

Four Signs Your Job Might Be In Danger!
September 21, 2011 – 9:40 am | No Comment
Four Signs Your Job Might Be In Danger!

With the high unemployment we have today in the United States, it is more important than ever to prepare financially should you be laid off from your job.  You should make sure you have a fresh …

Resell Your Coupons?
September 9, 2011 – 9:31 am | No Comment
Resell Your Coupons?

Are you one of those people who bought a big entertainment book that sat in your glove compartment until the end of the year when you realized you used only three coupons?  Or worse yet, …

Should you buy a ‘combined’ insurance policy?
August 11, 2011 – 7:52 am | No Comment
Should you buy a ‘combined’ insurance policy?

As technology changes, we are always looking for the latest and best upgrades so we are on the cutting edge.  Just like the technology sector,  the world of insurance policy design and implementation is constantly …