The average person will change jobs 12 times during their working life according to US Department of Labor statistics. Often, this means we are leaving an old retirement plan behind. But how do we decide what to do with that savings? Certified financial planner...
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ABLE Accounts
Most of us realize that personal savings are important for our financial stability. Along with traditional bank and investment accounts, there are also some specialized opportunities to save and invest and one example is the ABLE account. Suzanne Himes, lead financial...
Secure Act
The New Year brings us some new retirement account rules in the form of the SECURE Act, which was signed into law by the President right before the holidays. Suzanne Himes, lead financial planner at Asset Planning Corporation is here with some of the highlights of...
Financial Resolutions for the New Year
It’s that time when many of us are considering resolutions for the coming New Year. Along with fitness goals, we often think about our finances and may wonder how we can reduce money stress. Certified Financial Planner Suzanne Himes, discusses strategies for easing...
Talking Money Over the Holidays
Often, when families gather for a holiday dinner, someone brings up a taboo topic: religion, politics, or money. Is there a way to have a civil family conversation about money? Let’s ask our Moneyman, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain. PAUL, WHY IS TALKING...
How To Beat Financial Procrastination
“Procrastination is my sin, it brings me constant sorrow. I really shouldn’t practice it. Perhaps I’ll stop tomorrow." Why do we procrastinate, especially on matters of financial importance? Often it is because the task is unpleasant or difficult. In other...
Giving Responsibly
The holidays are a season of giving and for most charities this is their primary fundraising period for the year. With so many worthy causes, how can you create a responsible giving strategy for your financial plan? Paul Fain, President of Asset Planning Corporation,...
Pet Costs
More than half of all Americans own pets and they are popular Christmas gifts, whether it’s a dog, cat, or guinea pig. But after the holidays will Fido break your bank account? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation joins us to talk about the doggie in the...
Financial Enabling
If your kids are asking you for money and you just can't say no, you might be financially enabling them.This week on WBIR's Sunday Money, Paul Fain discusses what it means to be a financial enabler. BEGGING FOR MONEY - THIS IS IN A CHILD'S JOB DESCRIPTION! - "I've...
Deposit Box Safety Measures
This week on WBIR, we discuss the use of a bank safe deposit box to store valuable papers and small assets. But is the box really safe? Are there alternatives? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation joins us to look at your Sunday Money. PAUL, WHAT ARE...