Long-Term Care Planning–One Size Does Not Fit All
Shopping for long-term care insurance today is starting to feel like walking into the biggest shoe store you have ever seen and figuring out where to start.
How to Get the Best Bang for Your College Buck
I am a big believer in college education, and an even bigger believer in getting a return on your investment. But I don’t know any financial advisor who can guarantee that a $180,000 investment in a private four-year college (according to the College Board) will provide positive returns.
FICO Scores reach record high. I am not celebrating.
Earlier this Spring we collectively hit a financial milestone. FICO, the company that computes the credit scores most used by lenders, reported that for the first time ever the average score rose to 700.
What Every Woman Needs to Get Schooled On.
When the American College of Financial Services recently quizzed retirement-aged people on the basics of how to make their money last, just 35 percent of men passed the test. As troubling as that is, only 18 percent of women passed.
Worst Car Trend Ever.
I have a one-question test on whether you are truly serious about achieving financial security.
How long do you want to keep your current car?
A Divorce Settlement Mistake I Want All Women to Home in On.
Divorce at any age can be difficult. Even in the most amicable of situations there are major financial decisions to work through, and staying clear-eyed amid the emotional upheaval can be challenging.