Are Savings Bonds A Good Idea?
Maybe it’s time to reconsider that old-fashion savings bond, either for your own savings or as a gift. Years ago, savings bonds were a popular gift…
What’s Tooth Fairy’s Going Rate?
Got kids losing baby teeth and anxiously awaiting Tooth Fairy loot with every one? Time to pay up…but wondering just how much you should stick under…
How to Be Credit Smart for a Lifetime
So you’ve checked your credit score lately? It’s trendy these days, and more consumers obsess over tracking it. But do you know how to apply what…
Tips to Find Retirement Success
Many of us hope to have 20 or 30 years to enjoy a retirement lifestyle filled with hobbies, travel, family/friends, and fun. Can you nail down…
Have a Financial Independence Day?
As we celebrate Independence Day this July 4th, take a moment to savor the freedom of living in the U.S. Our freedom came at the expense of…
Saving for College with 529 Plans
Parents are often concerned about how to afford the high costs of college these days. You – and your kids – have choices on what to…
Wanna Be a Millionaire? Begin May 20th
May 20 is “Be A Millionaire Day” – what a great time to set your savings goals and make financial plans to feather that nest egg. What’s holding…
Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Info
It’s getting harder – and more annoying – to protect your personal information from identity theft, especially online. Just consider all the apps and sites where…
Afraid You’ll Make an Investing Mistake?
You want to grow a nest egg but worry whether now is a good time to invest? Even if stocks will be higher in 10 and 20 years,…
Who’s Paying Fees on a 401(k) Plan?
Workers usually cringe or ignore employer mailings about retirement plans. It’s complicated, boring reading and who has time to decipher that legal jargon? Not reading your…
