-
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, ... -
Now is the time for year-end tax planning
The ideal time to address 2014 tax planning is in – you guessed it – 2014. Unfortunately, many taxpayers wait until the tax preparation months of March and April of ... -
Millennials invest more conservatively than retirees
Despite the technological gap and years between them, young people today have something in common with their grandparents that may surprise you: They invest like them. In fact, numerous surveys ... -
529 plan powerful tool in college savings
Too many options make selecting the right 529 plan a challenge for parents. Sky-high college tuition costs continue to be a significant roadblock for parents hoping to provide a college ... -
Small business retirement plans attractive for employees and employer
As our economy slowly improves, many small businesses have begun to see light at the end of the economic tunnel and are more optimistic about 2014. In fact, a recent ... -
Money moves for 2014
From your health to your wealth, New Year’s resolutions can help jump-start your game plan for 2014. While a recent CBS News poll suggests only half of those Americans who ... -
Debt deal sets up next fiscal fight
The last-minute debt deal reached by Congress on Oct. 17 reopened the government, extended the debt ceiling and averted a default. While many analysts and investors applauded the resolution, others ... -
Nation is on edge of default
The United States is set to reach its borrowing limit on or around Thursday. While the recent reduction in spending as a result of the government shutdown could delay the ... -
Five steps to financial prosperity
After experiencing one of the most challenging financial periods in our nation’s history, Americans have begun to dig themselves out. The unemployment rate is slowly improving and household debt is ... -
Watch these factors when watching the markets
As the stock market reaches new highs and housing continues to improve, it is critical for investors to avoid complacency. From the Federal Reserve and Europe to a slowdown in ...
