The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2.8 million fraud reports in 2021 from consumers. 2.8 million! Consumers reported fraud losses of $5.8 billion in 2021, which was an increase of 70% in comparison to 2020. ... Read More
If you have a partner/spouse, child, or elderly parent dependent on your income, you have a need for life insurance. The question: “Am I keeping up with the need?” If you are not checking your need versus your coverage on a regular basis, you may be putting your loved ones in a precarious situation. ... Read More
It’s tempting, but is it necessary? It’s available, but do I want the consequences? Is it the right move to improve my financial situation or will it take me down a dark hole? Deciding to take the equity out of your house can have both benefits and pitfalls.... Read More
The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020. With fraudulent activity and identity theft reports on the rise, what are you doing to protect your pe... Read More
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) has more than just stimulus payments to offer. Families with children under the age of 18 may be eligible for a monthly benefit starting in July. Many families have ben... Read More
Congratulations! You have a new baby in the family! Cue the cute outfits, fuzzy blankets, and life insurance mailers. Wait a second; one of those things isn't warm and snuggly! Why would a child, a ba... Read More
Do you hate studying the options and making your health insurance selections for next year? If so, you are not alone! It can be complicated and confusing, but simply maintaining this year’s coverage... Read More
If I've heard it once, I've heard it a hundred times: "What should I do with this old employer retirement account?" The Wall Street Journal recently reported about 30% of workers leaving jobs elect to... Read More
Whether you are a current or former college student with school loans, you have financial decisions to make due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The recently passed CARES Act provides relief for federal stud... Read More
As someone who studied personal finance in college, graduated, and began a career in financial planning, one might assume that my financial situation is in “mint” condition. Wrong! I am one of approxi... Read More
