There are so many different kinds of investments out there that it can make your head spin. And you want to make the right decision for your financial future, but with your friends telling you one thing and your family telling you another, how can...
I’m in My 20s. How Do I Begin My Investing Journey? Young adults are becoming more and more intrigued by the idea of investing. They’re intelligent and can see that putting money away now can pay off big time in the future. They are fully aware...
Safety Deposit Box Pitfalls Many think putting their estate planning documents into a safety deposit box is a wise decision. But in many states, such as Ohio, if an individual is the only person named as the owner of a safety deposit box, then no one...
Do you consider yourself a goal setter? Some people love to set goals and find it very motivating whereas others find goal setting to be very intimidating or overwhelming. Either way, if you fail to plan, you’re really planning to fail. And the truth is,...
So, you’re wanting to make some changes in your portfolio or to begin investing your money wisely, and you’ve heard of annuities, but you’re not really sure what they are or if you even need one. Maybe you’ve also heard that annuities are the best...
Everyone knows that it’s a good idea to have an emergency fund, right? And it makes sense. Life is full of unexpected surprises, and having some money tucked away and readily accessible is incredibly helpful when you have unplanned situations arise. Why you need an emergency...
No one likes to see their accounts losing value, but honestly, it’s a normal part of investing. You have to take the gains with the losses because that’s just part of the “game.” But what if your retirement accounts values are dropping and you’re beginning...
Does it sound scary or confusing to think about retirement? Or maybe you feel you have a good handle on your retirement because you have an employer-sponsored 401(k) or other investments. Either way, anyone can make big mistakes when it comes to retirement, so read...
Probably just about everyone has asked themselves this question at one time or another. Maybe you’re nearing retirement and feeling a little overwhelmed with all the decisions, or perhaps you’re in your twenties, and you want to make sure that you’re setting yourself up for...
If you’re like the majority of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, you’ve probably tried different things to generate more income for a variety of reasons. Just about all of us have had something unexpected happen where we needed some quick cash to get ourselves out of a...
