Aug 20, 2014 | Family Life
Traditional wisdom says a parent stays at home to raise their children because they can afford not to work. While this is still true for many families, the other side of the equation is also becoming true – some parents now choose to stay home because they can’t...
Jul 11, 2014 | Retirement Planning
Everybody knows about a checking account, advantages of a savings account or how to buy a certificate of deposit. However, if you ask them what an annuity is, you will probably get some shrugs. Ask a random person, “How much do you believe people in the United States...
May 29, 2014 | Legacy & Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, most people associate trusts with the ultra-wealthy, such as those who are able to afford the mansion pictured in this post. In reality, trusts can be a great tool for a large number of people who want a tax savvy means of passing...
Mar 5, 2014 | Investing & Markets
The S&P 500 returned 8.21% in the 20 years ending in 2012. Naturally, you might expect the average investor’s return to be somewhere in that neighborhood. The reality is that the average investor has experienced significantly lower investment returns at 4.25%...
