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February 01, 2012
It's so easy to become overwhelmed by the bombardment of bad news we see every day, and feel as if the little we can do can't possibly make a difference. Socially responsible investing, or SRI for short, is all about making money while making a difference.
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January 15, 2012
With 2011 behind us, most stock investors will look back upon another subpar year. Although the future will not mirror the past, let's examine those two putrid periods last century and see how the stock market fared afterwards.
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January 01, 2012
A plan is an essential part of growing a successful business, and when it comes down to it, the same goes for our families and our personal finances. So why not start the year off right and run our households more like businesses?
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December 15, 2011
Investors have been so preoccupied with the gyrations in world markets that we risk neglecting the end of year financial strategies that can have measurable impact.
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December 01, 2011
Knowledge is power, and even if you have someone managing your investments for you, a basic knowledge and understanding of your finances gives you an advantage.
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November 15, 2011
While most investors are distracted with 1 percent stock market moves, a fixed rate mortgage at today's rates may do more for your financial future. If you find yourself in a secure financial position, there is an additional option that harkens back to the time when six kids could fit in a station wagon: the 15-year mortgage
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November 01, 2011
Losing a spouse is one of the most stressful and heartbreaking events of a lifetime, and, sadly, an event that many of us will experience — especially women. The unfortunate reality is that a woman who is widowed will likely experience a decline in financial well-being, making it critical for her to choose well-thought-out decisions to ensure her stability.
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October 17, 2011
When you start a new job or your employer gets acquired, you may need to make retirement plan decisions on the fly. While you probably have the option to change your investment selections at any time, inertia is the most powerful force in personal finance. Your short-term choices may persist for years to come.
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September 26, 2011
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September 19, 2011
Every couple seems to have one person in the financial driver's seat but this division of labor can be catastrophic when something happens to the financial driver.
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