Americans spend an average of $1,000 during the gift-giving season, according to the National Retail Federation. While there’s nothing wrong with the proverbial tie or toy, there are also financial gifts that can literally keep on giving. Certified Financial Planner...
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The 3 Types of Savings Everyone Should Have
Beware! The Savings Blob One of the most important areas of financial planning is cash management (spending plans, budgeting) and within that, the concept of cash reserves. Most folks can probably agree that having “cash reserves” is a good thing. But after that, the...
When to Claim Social Security Benefit
Why do people claim their Social Security benefits when they do? A study in the Journal of Financial Planning offers new insights for our moneyman to share, here is Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joining us now. LET’S REVIEW WHEN YOU CAN ACTUALLY START YOUR...
Has the Stock Market Quit Cold Turkey?
The U.S. stock market has erased its gains for the year, as all the major stock indexes suffered sharp back-to-back losses in the days before the Thanksgiving holiday. How are investors reacting? How should YOU be reacting? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning...
It’s not too late for a financial strategy for Christmas shopping
Bah humbug! After the holiday cheer has faded, will you feel like a holiday chump? In the new year, some households may reel after opening their credit card statements. So is there still time to both enjoy the holidays and be fiscally responsible? As I flip the wall...
Things You Need to Know Before Investing in Marijuana Stock
It’s the talk at the water cooler…someone you know may be investing in…weed, ganja, cannabis…yep we are talking about marijuana stock! But should you add this growing industry to YOUR portfolio? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins with his thoughts on whether...
3 Ways to Save Money this Holiday Season
Looking for creative ways to save this holiday season? There are several approaches you can take to planning for the holidays. Budget vs. no budget Gifts for everyone, gifts for only immediate family, drawing names from a hat, or no gifts at all. Purchasing gifts vs....
How are Midterm Elections Impacting My Investments?
The financial focus of the week is, how will the midterm elections impact your stock investments? WHICH STOCKS ARE THE WINNERS IF WE HAVE THE EXPECTED OUTCOME? Democrats take House, GOP keeps Senate Overall stock market: Modestly bullish Winners: Drug stocks, defense...
Is Technology Addiction Making Us Stupid?
Smartphones and other gadgets allow us to read the news, watch a football game and even track our investments anytime, and nearly anywhere. We’re always multitasking, or moving from one bit of information to the next. With that in mind, Certified Financial Planner...
Midterm elections, trick or treat?
With stocks in a recent slump, there is growing fear that November's midterm elections are going to generate new chaos in the investment markets. Will the Democrats take over Congress and the Senate? If so, will they immediately begin impeachment proceedings against...