Do you know how much you’re contributing to your 401(k) account? Many Americans aren’t sure. In fact, about 2/3 of Americans aren’t even invested in their company’s 401(k) or retirement plan. If you aren’t invested, you should start as soon as you can. If you are...
One of the biggest reasons people avoid estate planning is the anxiety we may experience considering life after we die. It’s a hard concept to contemplate for practically everyone. As unpleasant as considering our own mortality might be for us, thoughtful estate...
Your family lake home or a property has likely created many great memories you all will cherish. It may be that everyone in your family loves going there. What happens to that special spot after you and your spouse are gone? Unfortunately, a vacation property isn’t...
We’re in the middle of summer – when we’re bound to see all sorts of reminders of America’s love affair with the automobile. It’s part of our national lore – from trucks to SUVs to sports cars, we love motoring down the road in style, even if we’ve got “no particular...
Many business owners find it hard to even consider selling their business. He or she has risked, worked, and sacrificed so the business can succeed. It’s hard to imagine letting it go. Still, many understand that proper planning includes knowing when to sell. Some...
Broadcasting twenty four hours of financial news isn’t enough for most financial news channels. Many add a crawl of headlines on the bottom of the screen while a news anchor reads a story. And for some channels, that isn’t enough. They’ve crammed some statistics into...