Financial Management for Couples: When a Spender and a Saver Fall in Love
by Stacy Brasher on Feb 11, 2021
Relationships can be filled with tricky financial situations. Here are some tips on navigating money management as a team.
Planning for the Long, Long Term
by Stacy Brasher on Feb 8, 2021
Most people looking to implement a financial plan are making decisions with the long term in mind. While what long term means tends to vary depending on factors like age, individual and family goals it’s safe to say most planners and their clients would agree that long term is usually measured in years, not months.
Your Essential Primer in How to Buy Life Insurance
by Stacy Brasher on Feb 4, 2021
Asking “how” to buy life insurance presumes that you’ve moved beyond the “why” which is a big leap forward; however, it’s not quite as easy to answer.
Refinancing Your Mortgage: It’s not just about the rate
by Stacy Brasher on Feb 1, 2021
These are truly remarkable times in the mortgage industry. Mortgage rates are still at their lowest point in more than 50 years presenting homeowners with a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to lock in rates while they’re at or near the bottom. No one can say for certain whether rates can or will drop even further, but what is certain is that, at some point, they will go up.
The Basics of Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Round Two
by Stacy Brasher on Jan 28, 2021
The year 2020 was unprecedented for so many reasons—all because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many suffered from job losses, had to juggle childcare while working from home, and tried to keep their small businesses open with few resources. Thankfully, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established a business loan program to help keep businesses across the country afloat during tough economic times.
When Should I Change My Life Insurance Coverage?
by Stacy Brasher on Jan 25, 2021
The one thing we of which we can all be certain is change. Life happens every day and, as a result, we are constantly assessing our situation and changing our course, usually by making small adjustments. A life insurance purchase is one of the few decisions we make with a more long term perspective.
Why Women Make Better Investors than Men
by Stacy Brasher on Jan 21, 2021
When it comes to admitting that women are better at certain things, men have a difficult time conceding any degree of supremacy.
Investors Beware: The Media Noise can be Deafening
by Stacy Brasher on Jan 18, 2021
Most people would argue that living in a digital world, with instant access to an endless stream of information has made us smarter and more self-empowered than past generations. Investors believe that it has “leveled the playing field”, enabling them to make investment decisions based on the same information once only available to the investment pros.
Term Life or Whole Life Insurance – Which is Right for You?
by Stacy Brasher on Jan 14, 2021
The decision to buy life insurance is one of the most important that we can make in our financial lives. It requires careful consideration of our needs, concerns and priorities.
