Holding a mix of stocks and bonds is fundamental to building a portfolio that can pursue growth while potentially remaining more stable than a stock-only portfolio during market downturns. Many…
Imagine for a moment that your elderly mother slips and falls and breaks an arm and a leg. She is hospitalized and undergoes rehab — for 12 weeks. Most people…
If you don’t know what happened to your money during the past year, it’s time to find out. December and January are the perfect months to look back at what…
An estate plan is a map that explains how you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled in the event of your incapacity or death. Due to its…
Massive computer hacks and data breaches are now common occurrences — an unfortunate consequence of living in a digital world. Once identity thieves have your information, they can use it…
Shopping online is especially popular during the holiday season, when many people prefer to avoid the crowds and purchase gifts with a few clicks of a mouse. However, with this…
In today’s digital world, massive computer hacks and data breaches are common occurrences. And chances are, your personal or financial information is now susceptible to being used for credit fraud…
Here are 10 things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. 1. Set aside time to plan Effective planning requires that…
For the past 10 years, it’s seemed hardly worth putting any money in the bank. When the country was deep into recession, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to nearly…
