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...
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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...
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...
Improving Your Long-Term Investing Results
We’ve all heard of the power of positive thinking, but imagining failure is one of your best tools for achieving financial planning success. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, explains this week on WBIR. IT’S NOT ENOUGH...
When Is It Time To Sell A Mutual Fund?
When is it time to unload a mutual fund? When is it prudent to stick with a poor performing fund? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain has FIVE year-end house-cleaning tips for your mutual fund investments this week on WBIR. PAUL, WHY DO INVESTORS STICK WITH LOUSY...
Retirement vs Education Savings Goals
This week on WBIR's Sunday Money a viewer asks, should I save for my daughter’s college or for my retirement? Let’s ask our moneyman, Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation. PAUL, WHAT IS THE HIGHER PRIORITY: DO YOU SAVE FOR COLLEGE OR FOR RETIREMENT? Save...
Social Security, Open Enrollment, and the Stock Market
Social Security, Open Enrollment, and the Stock Market - Paul Fain, Knoxville Certified Financial Planner and President of Asset Planning Corporation, has a grab bag of current events and news affecting your finances this week on WBIR's Sunday Money. WHAT IS MAKING...