Since the shocking Equifax data breach announced last September, the cyber criminals have been busy! It is more important than ever to protect your finances in the digital world. Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins with a Sunday Money update on...
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WBIR: Creating a Financial Emergency Kit
Hurricane Florence made landfall on Friday and millions have been affected by this latest natural disaster. Our moneyman, Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation joins us now with the essential things to assemble a financial emergency kit for your...
WBIR: Are you Cut Out to be a Landlord?
The economic benefits of owning rental property may seem compelling but is real estate a good investment? And, are you landlord material? Certified Financial Planner, Paul Fain, joins us with the pros and cons of investing in real estate. WHAT ARE THE TRAITS REQUIRED...
Enjoying the free steak or being the mark in the room?
Featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel: August 29, 2018 Recently, a friend asked me to review a sales pitch for an alternative investment product. As he repeated the “Financial Adviser" sales terminology, I cringed. Any time I hear words like “guaranteed” or “low...
WBIR: Claiming the money you have left behind
If you have moved in recent years, is it possible that you left some money behind!? Millions of dollars are turned over annually to the Tennessee Department of Treasury’s unclaimed property division when owners cannot be located. Paul Fain, President of Asset Planning...
The cost of pet health care and my family’s love for Mabel
Featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel: August 21, 2018 Mabel is the youngest member of our family. She is 8 years old. We love her and she enthusiastically and unconditionally loves us. She is a dog. We bought Mabel on Craigslist - she is a 70-pound, mixed-breed. In...
WBIR: Planning for Retirement
More than half of pre-retirees expect to continue working in retirement, but, how many retirees actually continue to work? Our moneyman, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us again to review your money and your future. PAUL, WITH PEOPLE LIVING LONGER IT...
WBIR: Handling Finances on Vacation
If you ever have the opportunity to travel abroad, such as a visit to Europe, how should you handle money…cash or credit card? What about exchange rates? And security? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins us with some international travel tips for...
Have ‘The Talk’ with your family, and not the one you think
Featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel: July 17, 2018 Do you need to have “The Talk” in your family? No, not the birds-and-the-bees talk, I’m referring to the talk with an aging parent about their finances. According to one survey, 54 percent of baby boomer...
WBIR: Rules for Financial Success
What if you could post some “Rules for Financial Success” on your refrigerator…what would those rules be? Well, our moneyman, Certified Financial Paul Fain has some ideas. PAUL WHAT IS THE FIRST RULE FOR SUCCESS THAT WE ARE GOING TO POST ON THE FRIDGE? Things...