The True Cost of Being Wrong…

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There was a lot of talk from the news media, financial pundits, financial advisors, asset managers and others outside Wall Street calling for a big…

Ignoring your homeowners insurance policy could cost you a fortune, says a financial planner

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Post originally appeared on Business Insider 9/18/20, and can be found HERE. Ever wonder what would happen if your house burned down and it was…

Wilde and The Most Difficult Thing… Learning from Legends

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“To do nothing at all is the most difficult thing in the world, the most difficult and the most intellectual.” – Oscar Wilde Today was…

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Lump Sum or Annuity? Give me it all…

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Whether to take the lump sum or the annuity… Oh boy, if only we were forced into this tough decision, what would you take?!? As…

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Bad financial advice from the New York Times

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 I’ve heard some bad financial advice over the years, but the recent advice provided by the New York Times is something worse than that… Recently…

Volatility and Investment Products

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Things have become increasingly volatile in the markets and in headlines, despite the fact that in the not so distant past we were at all-time…

Term, return of premium, and whole life are life insurance options

Make Life Insurance Choice Easier With Financial Planning

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The only thing more difficult than committing to a life insurance policy is deciding what kind to buy. Is it better to buy term insurance…

Interest rate threat to home prices infographic

Why Rising Interest Rates May Impact Home Values

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“I don’t plan to sell my house right now so I don’t care how rising mortgage rates may impact the value of my house.” This…

When the Dow drops, check your financial plan

When the Market Drops Look at Your Financial Plan

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So how do you react and what is the proper response when there is a stock market drop and the Dow dips more than 700…

Making the Right Student Loan Choice Can Save You Thousands

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You may have read articles blaming many factors for the disappearing middle class in the United States. While automation, outsourcing, high executive pay, low middle-income…