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...
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...
So you won the lottery… what do you do next?
Knoxville — So you've just won the lottery. It's time to cash in, but going from your normal income to having millions can be a little intimidating. That's why experts say you need some help. "Have a team in place -- almost like a personal board of directors," said...
5 Things You Should Know About Rising Interest Rates
Here we go again: The Federal Reserve just raised the federal funds' interest rate target for the third time this year. Now that it has happened, how might it affect your investments? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us now with five things to keep in mind....
The 2018 P. Kemp Fain, Jr., Award
Harold Evensky, CFP® to receive the 2018 P. Kemp Fain, Jr., Award Financial Planning Association to Honor Financial Planning Luminary With the Profession’s Highest Award (September 27, 2018) – The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®), the country's largest...
WBIR: How To Protect Your Finances Online
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...
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: 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...