Over the past few months, several investor lawsuits have made headlines in the Knoxville area. How can you avoid making bad investments? What are the right questions to ask before writing a check to a financial advisor? Our moneyman Paul Fain, president of Asset...
Paul K. Fain, III, CFP®
What does ‘long-term investing’ really mean?
What does the term “long-term investing” really mean? How long is long-term? One of my favorite clients, Jim, just turned 95-years old. He is sharp as a tack. He is a patient, humble, and gracious man. He is definitely a “long-term” investor. When he was born in 1924,...
Reverse Mortgages
This week on Sunday Money we’ve got a viewer question for our moneyman, Certified Financial Planner™ Paul Fain, from Jim: Don’t know if you have ever discussed this but what about your thoughts on a reverse mortgage? I’m not a fan and would never do it but someone...
Estate Planning Basics
According to a recent survey from Caring.com, six in ten American adults do not have a will or living trust. Just what is an “estate plan?” Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us again with your Sunday Money. WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE IGNORE ESTATE PLANNING? The...
Tips for Millennials Filing Their Taxes
Millennials fear their taxes. Four out of every five young adults say they worry about making a mistake on their 1040. We continue with more tax tips this week from our Moneyman, Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation. DO MILLENNIALS FACE A DIFFERENT TAX...
What You Need to Know About Preparing Your Taxes
With tax preparation in full season before the April 15th filing deadline, taxpayers might be shocked by the bottom line on their tax return. Our MoneyMan Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins us now with some tax advice for your personal financial...
In pursuit of contentment vs. discontentment
Joy. Gratitude. Contentment. These words often seem alien to modern life in America. “Discontentment" is a multibillion-dollar industry. "Advertisers get discontentment,” writes Annie Leigh Edwards for The Grit and Grace Project, an online magazine and podcast. If I...
6 Tips for Planning a Successful Retirement
What steps can you take to kick-start your successful retirement planning in 2019? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us now with 6 moves to make right now! WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS TO BOOST OUR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT PLANNING? Boost retirement contributions:...
How to get accounts in order if a loved one passes away
What happens to bank checking and deposit accounts when a loved one passes away? Is it a big concern for heirs? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us again to talk about your Sunday Money and 4 steps to get your accounts in order before your final day. THIS...
6 Simple Steps You Should Take for Financial Success
As most people continue to review and organize their finances at the beginning of a new year, what are the essential elements of a Personal Financial Plan? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation joins us now with the 6 steps toward financial planning...