Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Anyone else have a bit of cognitive dissonance going on? Inflation hit its highest calendar year pace since 1981, but real[1] Gross Domestic Product
What Happens to Debt in Divorce?
If you are in the process of getting divorced, you know that you’ll need to come to an agreement with your spouse on how to separate yourselves financially. Debt may
Tips to Save Money When Buying a Car
There are two kinds of people: those who like cars and those who don’t care about them. I’m one of the former; people who are better at building wealth are
Five Questions About 529 Plans
Have you been considering opening a 529 college savings plan? Saving for a child’s education is also an important goal for many of my clients, and 529 Plans are often
Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage? Six Points to Consider
As mortgage loan rates hover around historic lows, almost everyone seems to be asking themselves if they should refinance. And if you aren’t, you should be. Your home is usually one
What Divorced Parents Need to Know About Financial Aid
When advising divorced or separated parents on the college financial aid process (FAFSA), a number of questions come up that have answers that aren’t intuitive. In this post I will
Your Financial Garden in 5 Easy Steps
My core clientele are busy professionals and entrepreneurs. They are ready to get serious about building their financial future, but don’t know where to start, and don’t have time to
The Equifax Hack
By now you’ve heard about the massive data breach at Equifax which include the personal information of up to 143 million people. Although we have (sadly) grown accustomed to hearing
Common Sense Tips for Protecting Your Identity
Unfortunately, I have heard several stories from clients affected by identity theft. The results can include financial loss, fraudulent bills, damaged credit, and the huge hassle of contacting financial institutions
