How Much it Costs Car Lovers to Support Their Habit

August 15, 2022
Auto Loan, Investing, Retirement, Saving

Jack just bought a new car for $40,000 with a four-year loan. He expects to trade it in on another new car in four

Don’t Overlook Risks to Your Financial Wellbeing

August 1, 2022
Emergency Fund, Home Renovation, Investing

While most of us fear the possibility of suffering investment losses, other losses can also impair our financial wellbeing, including financial emergencies. While it’s

“I’m Too Old to Risk My Money in a Declining Stock Market”

July 25, 2022
Beneficiaries, Insurance, Investing, Risk Management

This refrain is ubiquitous among the older set when investments are sinking. And why not? The fear is that it will take so long

The Keys to Achieving Financial Security

July 18, 2022
Career, Insurance, Investing, Saving

The one thing we all share in common is our desire to achieve financial security. For most people, financial security means financial independence –

Declutter Your Domicile

July 11, 2022
Donations, Fraud, Insurance

Do Your Loved Ones (and You) a Favor – Declutter Your Domicile. Decluttering is becoming de rigueur as many of us are realizing we

Big Ticket Items Tell a Lot

July 1, 2022
Investing, Retirement, Saving

In speaking with individuals and families over the years, I’ve found that how they handle big-ticket items, particularly the home, is a reliable indicator

The statistics are scary.

June 27, 2022
Investing, Retirement, Saving

Among those who retire early, 40% do so involuntarily. Job loss is a major culprit, but unplanned early retirement may also be caused by

Continuing Education – Consumption or Investment?

June 21, 2022
Education, Investing, Saving

Obtaining more education is usually a good thing, but it does have financial implications or else I wouldn’t bring it up. Education, particularly adult

Timely Investment Matters to Keep in Mind

June 13, 2022
Investing, Retirement, Saving

Your investments are the key to your financial security, and there are a few maxims about the investment markets that you should keep in