This week we've got a question from a viewer. A viewer writes, "Our grandson is a freshman at UT and he wants to invest in the stock market - should I be concerned?" Paul Fain, Knoxville Certified Financial Planner and President of Asset Planning Corporation, answers...
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Will Eliminating Some Trading Commissions Affect the Brokerage Industry?
Brokerage giant Charles Schwab & Company may have just changed access to the stock market forever. The giant custodian just announced that it was eliminating all trading commissions on stocks and Exchange-Traded Funds also known as ETF's. Is this as good as it...
The Meaningful Work of Helping Clients – Suzanne Himes, CFP®
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...
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...