Emergency reserves are a vital part of every good financial plan. Having extra savings that can be accessed to cover an unexpected expense enables you to avoid charging up credit cards and taking withdrawals from retirement savings. So where should you keep those reserves and how should they be invested? Or should they be invested […]
As the calendar turns to 2014, many folks use the month of January to review their retirement balances and see how their accounts have grown. Whether it’s the cold weather that makes people pay more attention or a derivative of a new year’s…
I think most will agree that the top consideration in buying a home is location, and that is true for a number of reasons. Everyone wants to live in a desirable area suitable to their way of living. For some the location may be conveniently…
As we are now experiencing a rising interest rate environment, it is imperative to take a close look at your debt obligations to determine if action should be taken. Many of us have enjoyed low interest rates on our debt for several years now, and this may have swayed your decision to accept variable rate […]
Are you one of the 75% of taxpaying Americans who will get a refund this year? That number seemed surprisingly high to me since I’ve always been taught that overpaying or having too much withheld for taxes was basically lending Uncle Sam mo…
Now that tax season is finally behind us, time has freed up to focus on other financial matters that may have been neglected over the past few months. For me, it has been to make a list of all of my financial and estate planning items in the case…
New year, new budget! The holidays are over, 2018 has arrived, and we’ve begun a new year to meet your financial goals. Don’t let unexpected expenses derail your plans for the new year. The start of a new year is the perfect time to clear off your kitchen table and take an in-depth view at […]
If you are saving for college for your children, a 529 college savings plan is one of the best vehicles to utilize. A 529 plan is a tax-deferred account that allows you to save money and invest it for future college expenses. As long as you use the funds for qualified college expenses, withdrawals from […]
Building on his August 3rd blog, Derek Amey spoke with WJAR’s Frank Coletta about some positive news about college tuition costs and why this trend may just be getting started.
As the father of a newborn, saving for college is now a major financial goal for my household. After years of helping clients tackle the following questions, I’m doing it for my own family. There’s a lot to consider including: Projecting the potential cost of college education Determining how much to save Helping to decide […]
