The New Normal Retirement
by Stacy Brasher on May 19, 2022
There's more to preparing for retirement than just saving. Here's what to consider.
How Do I Know if a Financial Professional is the Right Fit?
by Stacy Brasher on May 18, 2022
Looking for a financial professional? Here are some tips to see if someone is a good fit.
When a Disability Strikes
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 26, 2021
It happens when you least expect it -- A fall from a ladder. a skiing accident; a serious illness. No one plans to become disabled.
How to Choose the Right Investment Advisor
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 22, 2021
With the proliferation of investment and personal finance websites, investors have access to a boundless number resources and tools, once only available to financial professionals.
Selling Your Home After Retirement: The Benefits of Downsizing
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 18, 2021
Nearing retirement age and looking to reduce your expenses? Moving to a smaller home may help you save.
Long Term Care as Part of Your Multi-Generational Plan
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 15, 2021
For anyone who has dealt with an aging parent or grandparent the concept of long term care is likely a familiar one. Those unfortunate enough to suffer from Alzheimer’s or other cognitive illness can end up requiring nursing care that can reach and exceed $80,000 per-year depending on the quality of care.
How to Choose the Right Life Insurance Professional
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 11, 2021
The decision to buy life insurance is one of the most important a person can make in their financial lives, and buying a life insurance policy can be one of the more difficult things a person does. Why? Because life insurance is a complex financial instrument full of many different moving parts that people need to be able to understand.
The Risk of Reverse Dollar-Cost Averaging for Retirees
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 8, 2021
What exactly is dollar-cost averaging? And how can reverse dollar-cost averaging be risky to those who live on a fixed income?
Want Your Kids to go to College? What Should You Really Expect?
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 4, 2021
It’s no secret to any parent with aspirations of sending their children to college that the cost of doing so is quickly inching beyond the reach of even the most affluent families. According to the College Board, which surveys college pricing annually, the average cost for an in-state public college in 2013-2104 is $22, 826, and $44,750 for a private college.
Understanding Exchange-Traded Funds
by Stacy Brasher on Mar 1, 2021
Thinking about where to invest your money can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for those who are unfamiliar with all options for investing. If you’d like to take advantage of the ease of stock trading with the diversification of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially give you the best of both worlds. Here are some key things to know about ETFs before investing.
ETF Basics
