Financial planning: Understanding what it is – and isn’t
Finances are complicated. Gone are the days of one checking account, one savings account, and a pension for the future. People today are bombarded with advice, decisions, and complex financial products that can make planning…
Saving for Education: Start Early, Save Strategically
School can cause anxiety – and not just for the students! As costs for education rise, parents today should start thinking about saving for college earlier than ever before. Planning and saving early can be…
Tapping home equity: How, when and why it makes sense
As a mortgage is paid down, the difference between what the home is worth and what is still owed — the equity — grows. This equity increases further if the value of the home continues…