This morning we have a “viewer” question about 529 College Savings Plans…are they the best way to save for college? Let’s ask our Money Man, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain. PAUL, WE KNOW THAT COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE, REALLY EXPENSIVE, WHAT IS THE CURRENT PRICE...
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Trade War with China: Deal or No Deal?
Deal or No Deal? Let’s talk what everyone’s talking about, the trade war with China and tariffs. What is the bottom line –the impact on your money? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins us again this morning with your Sunday Money. PAUL, LET’S...
Financial Planning Requires Continued Learning
What do real financial planners study? A few weeks ago, I was on the organizing task force of the Financial Planning Association’s Retreat Conference. Five certified financial planners from Tennessee were among the 400 attendees described as the “Thinkers, Thought...
How Much Should Moms Make?
Salary.com’s ”Mom Salary Wizard” finds that Mothers should earn as much as $170,000 for raising a family! Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins WBIR this Mother’s Day to honor all the moms out there. PAUL, IT’S HARD TO PUT A MONETARY VALUE ON THE...
What Is The Average “Living Wage”?
A recent survey used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine the average “Living wage” for each state. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain reviews the most expensive and least expensive states to live in. PAUL, FOR THE STUDY, HOW WAS A “LIVING WAGE”...
About To Graduate? Here Are Five Things To Do Now!
Usually when we financial planners speak of financial independence, we’re referring to “retirement.” However, I strongly believe that the range of financial decisions that come with attaining adulthood (often accompanied by graduation around the same time) are just as...
Financial Lessons From Game Of Thrones
The HBO smash series, Game of Thrones, is a medieval soap opera featuring dragons and knights and zombies, but our Moneyman – Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain – says the story has plenty of analogies to valuable financial lessons, this week on WBIR. PAUL, THIS...
How Did Investments Perform In Quarter 1, 2019?
The first quarter of 2019 is in the books. How did your investments perform? Our Moneyman, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, reviews the Q1 tale of the tape. PAUL, LAST YEAR WAS FORGETTABLE FOR INVESTORS, HOW ARE WE FARING SO FAR IN 2019? Best Quarter in a...
Dear Brother and Sister…
Dear Brother and Sister, Recently, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Caring and Coping caregiver workshop put on by Alzheimer’s Tennessee. I want to share with you some of the things I learned. We have to learn to live in her reality now. She is not...
Top 10 Scams that Target the Elderly
Criminals tend to choose the easiest targets and awareness is the first step to prevention. Here are the top 10 most common financial scams to watch for! 1. IRS Impersonation – Scammers claim an individual owes back taxes and penalties and threatens arrest or home...