Kid-Friendly Foundational Finances

Kid-Friendly Foundational Finances

We all like to think our children or grandchildren are practically geniuses, but some things just don’t come intuitively. Wise money habits, for example. Everyone needs to learn the value of a dollar, how to make money work toward our goals and how to protect...
Finding the Right Money and Marriage Mix

Finding the Right Money and Marriage Mix

With marriage comes excitement—and reflection for where you’ve been and where you’re headed together in life. Enhance all of the positivity surrounding this new stage with proactive discussions and planning to make sure you and your spouse are on the same...
Declutter Your Retirement

Declutter Your Retirement

Leonardo da Vinci called simplicity the ultimate sophistication. Bruce Lee called it the key to brilliance. And Gandhi, who many believe was the definitive minimalist, said the secret of life lies in never missing material things. What’s no secret: Having less...
Where Your Retirement Money Goes

Where Your Retirement Money Goes

Wealth alone cannot buy a quality retirement any more than it can buy happiness—but having a solid financial foundation can make those years more enjoyable. As you consider a long, happy retirement, give some thought to the most expensive aspects—housing,...
Saving for College Doesn’t Need to be Painful

Saving for College Doesn’t Need to be Painful

The average student graduating from college right now has more than $35,000 in student-loan debt, according to a May 8, 2015, Wall Street Journal article by Jeffrey Sparshott. No one wants to see their child encumbered by such a burden, yet many parents find it...