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May 16, 2017

5 Easy Ways to Save on College Costs

College is one of the largest expenses you’ll encounter in your lifetime. Aside from attending an in-state university or receiving scholarships, there are other ways to reduce the amount of money spent on college costs. In addition to saving on tuition, students have the ability to minimize other expenses such as books, room and board. Here are five easy ways to save on costs:

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Feb 9, 2017

Taking Care of a Whole New Generation of Wealth Accumulators

For parents, the questions never stop no matter the age of your children. Perhaps your new college graduate needs financial direction on what to do ...

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Nov 25, 2016

Millennials and Financial Literacy

Studies have shown that Americans do not have a high level of financial literacy. Furthermore, millennials have been identified as the subgroup with the weakest proficiency.

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Aug 22, 2016

The Next Generation of Student Loan Debt Refinancing

To consolidate, refinance, or do nothing? The answer is not simple. It’s based on everyone’s unique situation—type of debt (federal or private), current interest rate, income level, occupation, estimated payoff timeline, etc.

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May 17, 2016

Staying Connected with Social Media

In today’s digital world, sharing important information with our clients has become easier than ever before.

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Nov 30, 2015

Dear Young Families: Buy Life Insurance, It’s Cheap!

When you are young, your responsibilities in life can change quickly. Within a few years, you can go from single and dependent-free to married with children, a mortgage, and new savings goals.

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Oct 19, 2015

A Millennial’s Vision of Retirement

Are you a Millennial? If not you, are your children? The answer is yes, if born between 1981 and 1997. The experiences of the Millennial generation are and will be vastly different from the Boomer’s, with one exception. Will this generation prepare better for retirement?

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Aug 12, 2015

Money Lessons for Kids

Do you fear your children will waste their inheritance? If so, you are among 30% of parents who believe their family’s next generation has less than good money management skills.

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Feb 19, 2015

Young Adults and Health Insurance Options

Finding health insurance protection that is both cost-efficient and tailored for their individual situations can be tricky for young adults. Your age, employment status, personal emergency fund and medical history can all affect your choice of plan

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Oct 20, 2014

5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 40s

Aside from the gray hair, mid-life crisis, and teenager drama, your 40s are some of the best years of your life! Why? According to PayScale.com, that’s when men and women reach their peak earnings potential.

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Sep 10, 2014

5 Financial Moves to Make before Financing a New Vehicle

The time has finally come; you are sick of driving your old, beat-up car and are in the market to purchase a new vehicle. There is nothing wrong with replacing an older car, especially one that is run-down and unreliable.

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Jul 23, 2014

How Obama’s Student Loan Changes Impact Borrowers AND Taxpayers

Our nation’s student loan debt is over $1,000,000,000,000. Yes, visually much more impactful than saying $1 trillion, right?

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