With Americans cutting back on spending because of the recession, holiday tipping will take another hit this year.    Read More

No doubt last year’s financial crisis dealt a body blow to many investors, but many Boomers approaching retirement have yet to turn their reaction to last year’s events into action.     Read More

Whether your goal is retirement in 3 years, a new car in 5 years, or college education in eighteen years, in order to reach your goal a savings/investment plan has to have four distinct yet interrelated factors, each of which contributes to the success or failure of your plan.    Read More

Retiring from ones employment can be a stressful time but it doesn’t have to be. Realize that it’s natural to be nervous, anxious and/or confused when you’re going through a major life change. Your decision to retire is causing you to step outside your comfort zone and is forcing you to make many new decisions and learn new things.    Read More

When I hear the word protection, I believe that what you really want to know is how to grow and manage your nest egg so it can generate a steady stream of income in the future.    Read More

For most people limiting their withdrawals to only interest, dividends or capital gains isn’t realistic because most people don’t hold investments that only go up in value.   Read More

If you were one of the people who “gave up” and sold stocks in the gloom of last winter, you may be feeling a little foolish these days. But the real question is: What will you do during the next decline?    Read More

It’s never too early or too late to start saving for retirement. Time is your friend. It can work for you or against you. It’s your choice. Choose wisely.    Read More

Each company has their own 401k plan document which contains its own set of rules that normally allow for the suspension, reduction, increase or termination of matching contributions. Companies include this clause to protect themselves from having to make contributions when profits are slim and to reward employees when profits are abundant.   Read More

In today’s financial economy, many of us are re-evaluating our financial situations and making increased efforts to spend less and save more. As you make these changes, you may find that there are people and obstacles in your life that keep you from meeting these goals…this is what I call your “Crabs in Your Bucket.” Every time you try to make financial improvements, they reach up and pull you back into the bucket with them.    Read More