Just like you might check your car before a summer road trip up north or get the lawn mower tuned up, taking some time for a mid-year financial review helps keep everything running smoothly. Even small tweaks now can make a big difference by year’s end. Think of this as your easy-to-follow tune-up. No jargon….
Keep It Simple Stupid (The KISS Principle to Investing) The KISS Principle is something that I’ve grown up having engrained into my head. If you haven’t been hit over the head with it your entire life, KISS stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid. While this motto has served me well with life in general, it…
Managing Drug Costs How can households meet the challenge? Are prescription drug costs burdening your finances? Some people find it a challenge to manage the cost of prescription drugs. Americans pay an average of $1,200 per year for medicine. For those facing greater and more dangerous ailments, some drugs can cost $10,000 per month or…
Buying a house is a big commitment. While one of your first steps (after saving money for the purchase) is to speak with a mortgage professional, they will provide you with an overview of what their formulas say that you can afford. Before committing to buy a home, it’s important to consider other important factors.
Taking Charge of Your Financial Life Delegating responsibilities to others may lead to problems down the road. When you are putting together a household, it isn’t unusual to delegate responsibilities. One spouse or partner may take on the laundry, while another takes on the shopping. You might also decide which one of you vacuums and…
If you are between 40 & 60, beware of these financial blunders & assumptions. Mistakes happen, even for people who have some life experience under their belt. That said, your retirement strategy is one area of life where you want to avoid having some fundamental misconceptions. These errors and suppositions are worth examining, as you…