Will You Have Money For A Lifetime?
The financially literate manage their money for the long haul. In a world of biweekly paychecks and monthly billing cycles, it’s easy to let your perspective shrink to 30 day increments. Mortgages are...
View ArticleWho To Pay When There’s Not Enough Money To Go Around
If you can’t pay your bills, the squeaky wheel should NOT get the oil... At least, not until you’ve assessed all the other demands for oil. That’s a quaint way of saying that your decisions about...
View ArticleWhy Credit Cards Win Clash of Creditors
In the tug o war of which creditor to pay, why is it that credit cards win over taxes and child support? I’m accustomed to clients who pay creditors rather than provide for their own health care,...
View ArticleAsset Protection For Free
Before you sign up with the guy in the ad, explore free asset protection, courtesy of Uncle Sam. Everyone would like to enjoy their money without worry about creditors taking it from you. That...
View ArticleThree Reasons To Divorce Your Bank Before Bankruptcy
Banks do funny things when a customer files bankruptcy. Only many are not so funny. Whether your relationship with your bank has been good or not, there may be grounds for divorce before you file your...
View ArticleStay At Home Doesn’t Mean Get Left Behind At Retirement
Just because you don’t work outside the home doesn’t mean you can live on nothing in your old age. If you are married and your spouse has qualifying income, you can contribute to a spousal IRA. And...
View ArticleHow Does Your Household Budget Measure Up?
The living expenses your paycheck has to cover go on and on. Each dollar is stretched; each expense clamors for attention. Too often, the expenses go on long after the available money is gone. What...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Retirement Theme Song?
Why does April tax season put me in mind of September Song ? Oh, the days dwindle down, to a precious few…. A precious few days to make your contribution to tax advantaged retirement accounts. Or, do...
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