New year, new budget! The holidays are over, the new year 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 […]
Over the summer there was an interesting IRS ruling that was spurred by a single company trying to provide a unique perk to their employees. Record low unemployment has resulted in a challenge for companies to find and keep qualified candidates, especially recent graduates. In an effort to attract and retain these folks, one company […]
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’m creeping close to the big 5-0. Many say it’s one of the milestone moments and if you’re lucky it is sometimes accompanied by a grander than usual birthday celebration. Yes, you also get the often joked about AARP card. Sounds exciting right? Well, I found something even better to mark my 50th birthday. Are […]
There comes a time in all of our lives, when we realize we have to grow up. My wife and I are starting to plan for a family, and the days seem to be numbered for my beloved 2003 Jeep Wrangler with over 150,000 miles on it. It still runs great and gets me where […]
Last week, one of the most popular articles seen on a variety of investing and financial websites was built around a pithy quote from Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, and his “Surprising Retirement Advice.” The crux of the article (http://time.com/money/3983178/vanguard-founder-jack-bogle-retirement-advice/) is that as investors are saving for retirement, he believes you should resist the […]
Building on his March 2nd blog, Derek Amey spoke with WJAR’s Frank Coletta about 401k plans that have an annual match program.
A few weeks ago a friend and I were talking about retirement and our 401k plans. His company had recently changed their retirement plan and he’s been reviewing the paperwork for his new 401k.
As he read through his new employee handbook, it seem…
What would you say if I told you that many Americans are under paid?
You’d probably shake your head yes, and then daydream about how you can get your boss to give you a raise.
Now what would you say if I told you that many Americans are not rece…
Since the end of 2009, the most common question I get is any variation of the following: “I think the market is too high. Should I wait until it comes down before adding money to my retirement plan?” Actually, this is the most common questi…
