The Art of Getting Value
This is an article written by Rick Kahler for his blog, Financial Awakenings. Kahler is a Certified Financial Planner, president and founder of Kahler Financial Group…
Simple Formula for Financial Sobriety
I’ve followed a blog called “Financial Awakenings” for quite some time and really enjoy the topics that financial planner Rick Kahler covers. I’m reprinting (with Rick’s…
How Do Most Pay for College?
A survey from Sallie Mae, “How America Pays for College 2009,” shows that a majority of Americans don’t borrow to go to college: 58% did not…
Kick Start Your Savings
Kick Start Your Savings is the summer program for Central Iowa Saves. To learn more, go to http://www.centraliowasaves.org. For beginning and more advanced savers, nothing is…
Roth IRA: Convert It or Not?
Recent tax changes have several financial planners extolling the virtues of converting a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA. It makes sense for…
See How Your Medical Expenses Add Up
Many consumers have no idea how much they pay for trips to the doctor, dentist and pharmacy. Health insurance premiums and co-payments can be confusing, and…
Investors Still Stash $ for Retirement
Even the stock market’s wild gyrations in 2008 didn’t deter investors from funding retirement accounts. According to a report on trends from Principal Financial Group Inc.,…
12 Money Savers for College Kids
Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. Here are a few ideas even a college student can use: 1-Get a smaller meal plan…
The Money Godmother 