Well, of course not, who is? That said, there are some basics that each partner in a couple should know in case the unthinkable happens: How much life insurance is on each spouse? Where is the policy information kept? Do you have a will? If so, where is it? In whose name are your…
Do I ever stop talking about retirement? It would seem not. However, talking constantly about saving and investing for the future doesn’t really address the actual transition from earner to retiree. So, here are some questions I hope pre-retirees are getting help with before they tell their bosses to “take this job and” – well,…
April showers bring May flowers and so my theme for this April is change. I’m certainly ready for the change from winter to spring, but are my clients and friends ready for other changes that life hands them? Am I ready? Probably not. So, here is my stream of consciousness list of questions to think…
In the wake of the 2008 recession raises have almost become a quaint thing of the past, like ice delivery or 5-year-olds without cell phones. However, the tightening labor market has made some employers realize the need to keep pay competitive in order to keep their best employees. According to a Towers Watson survey…
Every parent has probably had this conversation with their school aged child. Kid: I hate school. I can’t wait until I’m a grown-up and don’t have to learn or do homework. Parent: Guess what, chief. You are never done learning and doing homework. I still have to learn new things all the time so…
The theme for this month is “Marching Toward Your Financial Goals.” Cute, huh? Usually, this blog talks about ways to save and invest the money you are earning. This month, the focus will be on getting more money coming into your household. It’s all about the top line in March! In the February 22,…
Forget big age differences. Having a conflict in credit scores can be an early determinant of whether your relationship will last. Your FICO score is a quick way for companies to determine your relationship with money. It is used in everything from getting car loans to renting an apartment to applying for a job…
That’s right, it’s February and my theme of the month is love. “Why so obvious and cliché?” you ask. Well, you try writing 52 blogs a year. You’ll find yourself grasping for any holiday theme, too. What investors and financial advisers don’t typically love is when the stock market goes down. No one likes…
Well, maybe it wasn’t a burning question until you opened this blog. But, April 15th is coming up, so it’s time to start thinking about whether or not you will contribute to an IRA and if so, what type? I know it’s not popular in the press these days, but I am a fan…
An article by Alex Padalka in the December 21st Financial Advisor IQ newsletter talked about how Wells Fargo is incenting its more experienced advisors to move clients with under $65,000 to trainees. The idea is for advisers to have a better ratio of larger accounts. According to the article, the $65,000 account minimum is…
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