Waiting Until Things Look Better
Have you ever been in a situation where you spot a news item that you know will make the market drop? At that point, the temptation is to act on this feeling and make the appropriate changes to your investments…
Free Money – Don’t Miss Out!
Are you making the most of the employer match in your 401k plan? Getting the full employer match in your retirement plan is one of the closest things to free money in our economy. Forbes recently ran an article titled…
Your Accounts Need Your Attention!
Have you made your 2011 Roth IRA contribution? If you have not yet made the maximum contribution, you still have time! Tax payers have until April 17th of 2012 to make their Roth contributions for the 2011 tax year. If…
Checking Up On Your Charities
Today I was contacted by Woman 2 Woman Breast Cancer Foundation seeking a contribution. They had a compelling message, which is listed on their website. It says that they provide financial assistance to breast cancer patients who are struggling financially….
New Year… Old Budget?
The start of a new year is often when we tell ourselves “This year I am going to [insert resolution here].” Maybe last year you decided to really start tracking your expenses (you know, with a budgeting tool, like Mint.com…
5 Financial Strategies for a Happy New Year
Consider taking capital gains For taxpayers in the 10% and 15% brackets, the capital gains rate is currently 0%. This is scheduled to last through the 2012 tax year. Maxing out your pre-tax retirement contributions or a period of unemployment…
Give the Gift of Financial Planning
Finding that perfect gift for loved ones can often be stressful and exhausting. Wouldn’t it be great to give a gift they would never expect and that would payoff for many years to come? Enter the Gift of Financial Planning….
How’s Your Budgeting Coming Along?
So you’ve started tracking your budget, congratulations! But now, you may be second-guessing a few of your category choices, or find yourself going over-budget each month. We’ve compiled a few ideas to try to help you get back on track….
Bang for your College Buck
Over the summer I wrote about the return on investment of a college education. While a college graduate on average earns $20k more per year than a non-graduate, a bachelor’s degree may not be the only way to achieve a…
College Planning in an Uncertain World
As a new mom I am always trying to do what is best for my child. Whatever the decision-whether to swaddle, use a pacifier, or let him cry-I frequently second-guess myself and wonder if I should be doing things differently. …
