Finances

Finances

By Bill Smith, RFC, CEO, W.A. Smith Financial Group, Kiplinger The term “living paycheck to paycheck” has become the go-to phrase for people who are just getting by. They mostly have their monthly income figured out, but there’s no emergency fund...
Finding the ‘why’ behind your retirement pla

Finding the ‘why’ behind your retirement pla

By Danielle Howard, CFP You may have seen the bumper sticker “We are spending our kid’s inheritance” — or may even have it on your own vehicle. You probably have also heard the phrase “I am going to slide into the grave, write my last check and have it bounce.” While...
Missing Retirement Accounts Cost Retirees Billions

Missing Retirement Accounts Cost Retirees Billions

By Kiplinger It’s time to retire. So what exactly has become of that pension you earned decades ago and the 401(k)s you left with former employers? SEE ALSO: 9 Things Retirees Should Never Keep in Their Wallets The answer may not be as straightforward as you...
Why Do Underwater Homeowners Keep Paying the Mortgage?

Why Do Underwater Homeowners Keep Paying the Mortgage?

By Andrea Riquier Despite the enormous gains in the housing market, and the rapid surge in home prices in recent years, nearly 2 million people still owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth. Throughout much of the housing downturn a decade ago, the plight...