December is the most popular month for charitable giving in the United States. With that in mind, here are some interesting statistics about charitable giving habits of Americans. If you are planning to make any charitable contributions this year and wish...
Estate planning can be one of the most misunderstood aspects of financial planning, however, it’s a vital part to ensure your assets and family are protected. Unfortunately, common myths convince many they don’t need to create or update an estate plan. Here are some...
Educational attainment is a bedrock of the American Dream. We all want our kids to do better than us, and we’ll do almost anything to help them achieve that. There are dreams, and then there’s reality: college costs have exploded over the last twenty years. Most...
Isn’t it the worst when you wake up after you’ve hit the snooze button? Just a few more minutes! If your child is approaching college and you’re behind on education savings, it can feel like hitting the snooze button too many times. But it’s...
Inflation is defined as the general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy. The key word is “general.” Inflation tends to be uneven and affects the price of some items more than others. If you’ve been in the market for a used car, you’ve learned a...
Most of us recognize the importance of creating a thorough, well-reasoned estate plan. But, we may not give adequate thought to choosing the right executor to carry out the provisions of our wills. It’s a responsibility that should be taken seriously, and that’s why...
