Recent Financial Articles

Post-Divorce Finances: An Opportunity for a Fresh Start

Post-Divorce Finances: An Opportunity for a Fresh Start

According to a study conducted by Worthy, in partnership with the Association of Divorce Financial Planners and Laurie Itkin, author of Every Woman Should Know Her Options, 48% of women said they were met with financial surprises once their divorce was finalized. To...

Navigating the Sea of Medical Bills

Navigating the Sea of Medical Bills

The world of health insurance can be complex and sometimes confusing for consumers, especially in understanding medical bills. Why does receiving a medical bill evoke anxiety in most? Is it the lack of knowledge around health care coverage? Is it the fear of...

Laying the Groundwork for Tax Season

Laying the Groundwork for Tax Season

Smart moves at the beginning of tax season can help get your financial house in order. Contrary to popular belief, tax planning isn't limited to the months between year-end and April 15. In fact, smart tax planning goes beyond deductions and credits and should be...

3 Good Money Moves to Make in 2020

3 Good Money Moves to Make in 2020

Don't let election-year or market jitters throw your financial goals off track. The November election doesn't just mean endless debates and polls. It has implications for the economy and your finances, too. Typically, an election year means low interest rates and...

Your Guide to Marriage and Money

Your Guide to Marriage and Money

Love and money can be complicated. Here's how to deal with finances before, during and after marriage. According to research by Ramsey Solutions, money is the No. 1 reason couples fight. Seems obvious, but it plays out over and over again. An article from Marriage.com...

It’s the Holidays! Go Ahead, Give a Little (or a Lot).

It’s the Holidays! Go Ahead, Give a Little (or a Lot).

Establishing Criteria for Charitable Giving According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, the Unites States has more than 1.5 million tax-exempt organizations. Follow these steps to help you decide where to give. CREATE A GIVING STATEMENT.With so many...

Be Prepared! The Do’s and Don’ts of Shopping for Health Insurance

Be Prepared! The Do’s and Don’ts of Shopping for Health Insurance

Since the Affordable Care Act, it's become increasingly common for adult children to stay on their parent's insurance until they're 26—which is convenient and also affordable. But are parents doing all they can to prepare their children for branching out on their own...

5 Ways to ‘Recession-Proof’ Your Finances

5 Ways to ‘Recession-Proof’ Your Finances

En español | Sirens are warning of a coming recession. It's time for Americans to dust off their personal finance survival kits. Recession red flags are increasing. The bond market, which has a reputation for sniffing out economic contractions, recently signaled that...

Don’t Hug Debt—Tackle It!

Don’t Hug Debt—Tackle It!

Being in debt is a scary place to land. Knowing where to begin chipping it away can easily become overwhelming. But take a breath: You're far from alone. According to the 2018 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey, 29% of Americans lack any emergency savings whatsoever....

Not So Fast: Avoiding Romance Scammers

Not So Fast: Avoiding Romance Scammers

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2018 people reported losing a total of $143 million to romance scams. Eve Berton, Manager, Business Development, Corporate Investigative Services, Rehmann, notes older women are especially targeted and at risk....