College and retirement require serious savings. Is it possible to save for both?
Knowing both your financial and emotional risk tolerance could be vital to your portfolio performance.
The average American spends more than $10,000 per person annually on healthcare expenses, including premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts. For a large family, that amount can quickly become unsustainable. In the past, it was common for employers to absorb the majority of these costs, leaving the employee responsible for only a small portion. But as health insurance premiums continue to rise, more employers are placing more of the responsibility of meeting these costs with their...
Is your garage overflowing with bank statements and paid bills from ten years ago? Are you unsure about what documents need to be retained and what can be tossed? Speaking of tossing, what documents can be tossed in the trash, and which should be shredded? Are you wanting to finally get control of your documents? If so, here are some suggestions for getting that paper under control today. Implement an electronic filing system, where you...
Even with planning, our actions can be skewed by our emotions. Is it possible to overcome them?
As your parents age, they may become less capable of managing their own finances. Here are some ways to approach the subject.
Even with a thriving economy, many Americans continually struggle to save money. While it’s certainly tempting to spend that extra cash, socking it away for the future in an IRA or investing in stocks makes much more sense. Try out a few of these tips, and you may find yourself with extra money to put aside for college or retirement. Reduce utility use. Utility costs are one of the easiest ways to save money, though...
For many, student loans are unavoidable. So how can you tackle them?
It’s certainly no secret that healthcare costs have escalated in recent years, and there’s no reason to believe that the end is in sight. But whether you have a comprehensive health insurance policy or have purchased a catastrophic policy, there are ways to save on healthcare costs. Here are just a few: 1. Stop going to the emergency room for minor illnesses. There are many reasons why going to the emergency room is a good...
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If you’re looking to diversify your investment portfolio, you may want to consider purchasing investment property. Depending on how hands-on you want to be, you may want to purchase real estate as a short-term investment; fixing up the property and then selling it immediately for profit. For a long-term investment, rental property can provide a steady income stream over the longer term. If you’re considering purchasing real estate as an investment, here are a few...
