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Should you invest in a second home
Purchasing a second home is a common goal often heard from clients during the financial planning process. From a winter retreat in retirement to a house renovation/flip, there are many ... -
Raising financially conscious kids in the digital age
Cash is no longer king – at least not like it was in the past. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's most recent report of Consumer Payment Choice, ... -
Stress-testing your finances may help prepare you for the unexpected
Each year the Federal Reserve releases the results of financial stress tests on 31 of the largest banks. Popularized in the U.S. during the financial crisis, the analysis serves as ... -
4 financial issues to address before tying the knot
Nearly 2.3 million couples will get married this year in the U.S. While we have all heard statistics on the alarming number of marriages that end in divorce, it may ... -
5 financial rules of thumb to consider breaking
Wouldn't it be nice if financial planning was simple and the same financial strategies were applicable to most everyone? Unfortunately, there are no cookie-cutter approaches to financial management. From investment ... -
Home buying mistakes to avoid
Low interest rates and a stronger job market continue to fuel growth in housing. While the number of national home sales declined slightly in 2014 (3 percent) to 4.93 million, ... -
How much your holiday debt will really cost you
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, the holiday retail season is now in full swing. We have reached that time of year when retailers finally go into the ... -
How to financially protect your spouse
When it comes to household finances, it is not uncommon for one spouse to take a more active role. While it is often advisable for both spouses to share equally ... -
Mortgage mistakes to avoid
For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment made during their life. In order to make the dream of home ownership a reality, most rely ... -
Major money mishaps
Americans continue to fret about their finances. An increasingly complex financial world coupled with a decrease in financial literacy has caused many people to feel less confident about their financial ...
