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5 Signs you are ready to retire early
For many Americans, early retirement may seem more like a dream than a reality. Sure, it would nice to be able to eliminate the stress of working sooner rather than ... -
6 Smart Money Moves for 2016
Next to health and wellness, Financial resolutions are usually the next most common goal for the New Year. In fact, a recent survey by GOBanking Rates noted that over 57 ... -
Does it pay to monitor your identity & credit?
Incidents of identity theft are on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 19 people fall victim to identity theft every minute with nearly 9.9 million occurrences each ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Are mortgage rates climbing higher?
The window may be closing to take advantage of exceptionally low interest rates. After all, it is not reasonable to assume that rates will remain at these levels forever. While ... -
5 shocking retirement statistics
Many hard-working Americans dream of one day reaching financial independence – the time when they are no longer forced to work out of necessity. Unfortunately for many, the realities of ... -
Despite improving job market, challenges still lie ahead for Class of 2015
A new batch of graduates will soon begin the difficult transition from college student to becoming self-sufficient. From securing employment that pays well enough to address student loan debt to ...