When you start the search for purchasing your first home, it can both an exciting and daunting task. You may have been preparing and saving up for quite a while, or you may just now be exploring the idea. No matter what phase of the process you are in, there are many...
Reading, writing, and arithmetic… things kids learn in school. But how will they learn to budget, use a credit card, save for a car or a down payment on a home, and stay out of debt? Financial responsibility is just as important for a successful future but it often...
All couples hope for a “happily ever after,” but it’s no secret that money issues can be the primary reasons partners split up or divorce. To avoid future battles over finances, it’s smart to put all your cards—credit and otherwise—on the table. Of course, a...
In recent years, the media has been filled with news about financial topics, from stock market trends to personal finance advice. Unfortunately, in some cases, this information is incomplete, outdated, or simply incorrect. As a financial advisor, I feel it is...
When it comes to financial advice, it’s important to be aware of the good advice and the bad. Unfortunately, bad financial advice is everywhere and it can lead to some costly mistakes. It’s important to be able to recognize bad advice and to make sure you don’t follow...
