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Spend Those Airline Miles Now!

In the past twelve months we have seen major mergers and takeovers in the airline business. We had low fare king Southwest buy another low cost carrier Air Tran. We also had the big merger between...

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Which Term Insurance Is Right For Me?

If you are in the market to buy life insurance, you need to remember that not all term insurance is created alike. Here are some key items to remember so you can make a smart money move. 1) Renewable...

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Home Depot Has 32ct AA Batteries For $5

If you take a peek this week, there may be some Black Friday leftovers that just didn’t sell out. I was in the Home Depot on Friday afternoon, and they didn’t sellout on the 32 ct. battery packs of...

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Yugster.com

I am always searching for websites where I think you can get a deal or two during the year. Last year I talked a bunch about www.1saleaday.com, and hopefully you scored a deal or two on that website....

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Will My Gift Cards Expire?

Now that the holiday season is over, I’m sure that everyone walked away with a few gift cards from family, friends, or co-workers. Whether it be an i-tunes card, store card, or just a good old debit...

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Money Always Chases Something

I have been asked over the past several months how far up the stock market will run before it has some sort of pull back.  While these types of questions always create some level of conjecture, a...

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The Technology Sabbath

I’m not really sure sometimes that all the technology we have has made everything so much better.    When you walk through the mall most people don’t make eye contact because they are looking down at...

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Is Your Relationship Worth $168?

Valentine’s Day is here and The National Retail Federation (NRF) says Americans will spend nearly $18 billion on Valentine’s Day this year.  The average guy expected to shell out about $168, according...

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Your Butt Dialing Costs Us All Big Money

We’ve all done it before.    It’s that infamous term people call ‘pocket dialing’ or ‘butt dialing’.   It’s that time when you get a call from someone unexpected and after the third time you’ve said...

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5 Inexpensive Baby Gifts That Will Make You Shine

You just got the news.   One of your friends just had their first baby and now comes the question on how to make a smart money move with a baby gift that won’t break the bank.   You would like to do...

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Getting Your Children Started With Stock Investing

Should You Buy A DRIP Plan? It was important to me for my children to learn about stock investing from an early age.    We all know how grandparents try to get back at us by overloading our kids with...

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Be On The Lookout For These Four Financial Scams

How many of you have received this type of e-mail at one point in your life . . . MY AIM OF CONTACTING YOU IS TO SEEK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF THIRTY FIVE MILLION UNITED STATES...

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How Much Does That Tooth Cost?

My son is now at the age when the baby teeth start falling out.  I forgot how exciting this event is for kids.  Every day he tells me that it is going to fall out today.  In anticipation, his...

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Is Your Retirement Plan Full Of Swiss Cheese

Last year, I did a piece on retirement planning assumptions.    As I continue to see more and more plans done by other financial advisory firms, I become more concerned about consumers.    Most...

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VIDEO | Is Your Retirement Plan Full Of Swiss Cheese

Published on: April 25, 2013 @ 11:00

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Preventive Medicine For Your Home

We all know that one the largest assets we will own in our lifetime is our home.   I’ve never really seen a ton of good articles on the cost of home ownership, but having personally owned over a half...

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VIDEO | Preventative Medicine For Your Home

Published on: May 6, 2013 @ 11:00

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How To Save Money On Shoes

Many women (and now men) have a decent shoe collection in their closet. As parents, we know that after spending lots of money on clothes for our kids, shoes can come in a close second for the family...

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The Devil Went Down To Georgia

Charlie Daniels won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance in 1979 for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia“, which reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 in September 1979. Almost everybody can name...

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How To Save Money On Groceries

Sometimes it can feel like your family is an equal opportunity shopper when it comes to your grocery bill.  When you look back at the debit card or credit card at the end of the month, you can see...

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There is no stress when the check is in the mail

Written By: Van Pappas, CFP These days there are fewer and fewer companies offering pension plans.  If you are fortunate to have one, you might find a letter in the mail one day from your pension...

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You Are A Sole Proprietor: How About A Solo 401(k)

I am seeing more and more people quit the corporate America lifestyle and venture into becoming their own business owner.  This shape of a business owner can be a freelancer, consultant, or someone...

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Five Celebrities That Know How To Save Money

Most of the media generated stories about celebrities consist of shock and awe showing situations resembling the Titanic sinking into the ocean.   When it comes to personal finances, we read about...

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Is It Worth Going To Conferences?

When you work for a large corporation, you don’t have much of a choice about whether or not you go to the company conference.  They are often filled with workshops, PowerPoints, happy hours, and every...

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Financial Considerations For The First Marriage After 40

You almost gave up hope that you would meet Mr. Right.  Or maybe it is Ms. Right.  However fate struck lightning and you finally met the person that you are convinced you were meant to spend the rest...

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