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....
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How to Follow the Recipe for Retirement Survival
Have you been wondering how to make your money last through retirement? Dr. Wade Pfau has a recipe for retirement survival. Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services and director of retirement research at McLean Asset...
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...
Hate Insurance? 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t
Do you hate insurance? You might want to rethink that stance. When it comes to insurance, we generally meet three types of clients: Clients who hate insurance, “it’s a waste of money!” Clients who are haphazardly insured. They may have coverage they don’t need, or...
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: Is the current bull market on a boom or a bubble?
The current bull market in stocks is the longest period of uninterrupted gains in American history. But investors wonder, is this a boom or a bubble? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins us to look at stock market cycles and your Sunday Money....
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...