As Suzanne Himes, CFP®, with Asset Planning Corporation at 234 S. Peters Road, Knoxville, looks upon her 20 years in financial planning, she knows she has been fortunate. "I've been very lucky to have always had the support to pursue advanced training, continuing...
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How Do I Declutter My Finances? Keep, Pitch, or Consolidate?
Decluttering is certainly a popular concept these days. So why not go all "Marie Kondo" on your finances? What should you keep, pitch, or consolidate? Paul Fain, Knoxville Certified Financial Planner and President of Asset Planning Corporation, has some tips for how...
Founder of Financial Planning Honored on 50th Anniversary
Knoxville, Tennessee, September 19, 2019 - It seems appropriate that on the 50th anniversary of financial planning that one local businessman's contribution to a new movement and professional designation should be honored. In this week's Investment News, the story is...
Why Should I Bother Investing Outside the United States?
A decade of dominance by United States stocks raises a common question: why bother investing outside the United States? Paul Fain, Knoxville Certified Financial Planner and President of Asset Planning Corporation, answers this question and discusses international...
How Can I Start Saving Now for the Holiday Season?
Merry Christmas! Yes, we said Christmas - believe it or not it is time to get your finances ready for holiday madness! Paul Fain, Certified Financial Planner and President of Asset Planning Corporation, shares some money tips to prepare us for the holiday season. YOU...
What is the “Cost Basis” of an Investment?
What is the "cost basis" of an investment? Do I need to keep this information for both taxable and tax-deferred accounts? Paul Fain, Certified Financial Planner and President of Asset Planning Corporation answers these questions this week on WBIR. WHAT IS COST BASIS?...
What are the Best and Worst Paying College Majors?
So your freshman has started college! Bankrate.com recently conducted a survey to rank the best and worst college majors for students. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, President of Asset Planning Corporation, talks about where the money is at for future...
How Much are Americans Spending for Back To School in 2019?
The National Retail Federation recently released a survey detailing back to school spending for the 2019 school year. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, President of Asset Planning Corporation, summarizes how much we are spending this year and the impact on our...
Does Money Equal Happiness? Living a Wealthy Life Beyond Money
It’s estimated that only 5% of people in the United States are millionaires. But there are plenty of other ways to live a wealthy life that extend beyond how much money you have in the bank. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain answers the question "does money equal...
Why Does the Federal Reserve Raise and Lower Interest Rates?
Last week the U.S. Federal Reserve, also known as “the Central Bank", lowered its key short-term rate a quarter percent. A viewer asks, “Why does the Fed raise and lower interest rates? And, how does it affect my money?” Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain,...