According to data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), teen drivers are the highest risk demographic on the road.Their inexperience means there’s a greater chance that they will…
Browsing: Family Finances
Now in my mid-forties, I’m noticing creases on my face. What earlier were slight hints of a life filled with laughter are now full-blown lines. I’m aging, and I really…
First Fidelity Bank offers tips to prepare for upcoming college expenses Tuition not the only cost in college; budget for additional costs often overlooked As the start of the school…
A strategic plan is a compass for business. It gives direction, helps organizations make good decisions, and supports balance. Typically, it involves collaboration and helps employees confidently say yes or…
Home refinancing should not be based solely on an interest rate, nor driven by the prospect of an early pay-off alone. For many homeowners, not a week passes without this…
Why do lots of kids think that money grows on trees? Why do some want everything they see? Why are retailers’ shelves at just the right level to annoy me,…
Is Your Teen Graduating with an ‘A’ in Personal Money Management? 3 Important Lessons They Don’t Teach in High School or College More high school students than ever will be…
April 15 will be here oh-too-soon, so following are some tips I’ve gathered through the years. Evaluate and update your deductions. With health insurance premiums soaring and incomes unchanging or…
There’s no magic formula to secure funds for your children’s college education, so be proactive, start early, and explore all the opportunities. Typical funding options are loans, savings plans, and…
What in the world am I going to do now? It’s one of the first questions asked when a recently widowed spouse is referred to my practice. Cash flow analysis…
We all know a good marriage takes work. It’s also based on realistic expectations. The same principles apply to finances. Though it takes some effort, a couple’s expectations and communication…
Just recently, our family incurred some new expenses – the kind related to having a teenager about to get her driver’s license.As we contemplated the increased costs of insurance, gas,…
