With Black Friday upon us, many shoppers will be pulling out their credit cards – probably at 4 a.m. when retail doors open! It begs the question: do you manage debt or does debt manage you? What is “good” debt versus “bad” debt? APC president Paul Fain recently...
Paul K. Fain, III, CFP®
Monday Money – Holiday Spending
When it comes to holiday spending, you truly need to make a list and check it twice! How can you avoid financial stress during the holiday season? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation recently appeared on WBIR with some holiday spending tips for your...
Coffee Shop Talk: Do Elections Affect Markets?
Thank you to participants in our recent Coffee Talk: Do Elections Affect Markets? If you were unable to attend this event, below is a recording in which you can hear the high points of the presentation. More about Paul Fain: During the past 30 years as a...
Schwab Market Commentary
Stay up to date on the financial market! In a recent Schwab Market Snapshot, Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab’s Chief Investment Strategist, talked about the amount of debt in the U.S. financial system.
Your Retirement Security
When it comes to planning for retirement, perhaps we should pay heed to an old saying, “If it’s going to be, it’s up to me!” Now more than ever, the responsibility for building a retirement nest egg is on the worker’s shoulders. So where do you begin? Paul Fain,...
Monday Money: 10 Ways to Improve Your Spending Plan
Let’s face it, many of us buy a lot of….stuff we don’t need. In a typical month, hundreds of dollars may be slipping out of your checking account wastefully. So how can we shop less, save more, and just be more fiscally responsible? Certified Financial Planner Paul...
Learning, Experience Lead to Wisdom
It is a quote often attributed to the Buddha, or more likely to a 1970s kung fu movie: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” Unfortunately, when it comes to personal finance, the classroom appears to be empty. According to a new survey, nearly 7 in 10...
National Estate Planning Awareness Week
The third week in October has been designated as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Estate planning is a vital component of every financial plan, regardless of the size of the estate. Unfortunately, it's also an area that is commonly overlooked. This often...
WBIR Sunday Money – Financial Difficulty
What do you say to someone who is experiencing financial difficulty? It is tough to see a dear friend or loved one in distress. Paul Fain, President of Asset Planning Corporation appeared Sunday on WBIR, Knoxville’s NBC affiliate to look at your money and your...
College: Are We Still Getting Our Money’s Worth?
Freshmen are adjusting to their first months in college. I've talked to parents who were relieved that little Johnny was finally out of the nest and other moms and dads who had tears in their eyes as little Suzie packed her boxes and headed to the dormitory. What...