by Kim Hall | Oct 10, 2018 | Decision Making, News
Did you know that your buying habits can affect your overall happiness? Studies show that on average people earning more than $75,000 (in 2010) don’t report increasing happiness with increasing income levels. The main explanation for this phenomenon is that once our...
by Kay Dee Cole | Dec 28, 2017 | News
Most people dream of their retirement through their working lives. It’s a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor and spend your days exactly as you want them. But before you fill up your calendar with all sorts of travel, social outings and volunteer activities,...
by Kay Dee Cole | Nov 30, 2017 | News
With great convenience comes great vulnerability. If you depend on payment apps, managing investments, banking and moving money using your cell phone, you aren’t alone. Cell phones offer a quick and convenient way to manage your money – but they also leave you...
by Kay Dee Cole | Oct 29, 2017 | News
Will your family be able to pay your bills if you were unable to? Even if you tell your doctor what kind of medical care you want, will your family know what to do? Preparing a power of attorney (POA) today can save time, money and most importantly, heartache for your...
by Kay Dee Cole | Sep 28, 2017 | News
Your 401(k) plan sets the stage for your retirement – but is it ever okay to raid the account before you reach retirement? There are penalties in place to discourage taking money out early; however, more than one-third of 401(k) participants dip into retirement...
by Kay Dee Cole | Aug 31, 2017 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, News, Protecting Your Assets & Credit, risk, Tips for Saving
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, women worry more about their financial security than men. Almost a third of the women surveyed said they worry about finances all the time. And more than half experience stress just trying to make ends...
