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    Retirement is coming: Are you prepared?

    Are you ready for your retirement years? We often push off retirement preparation because we assume we have time. Unfortunately, time becomes our enemy when we postpone financial planning. For some, life is like a spontaneous vacation, never planning, always moving from one place, job or relationship to the next. We all know people who […]

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    Money Matters: Identify and defeat your shopping addiction

    Shopping is a common and enjoyable activity, but the line between a healthy interest and an addiction can easily blur. Understanding the different types of shopping addiction can help those who struggle recognize their own patterns and, if necessary, seek help. 1. CREDIT CARD ADDICTION Credit card addiction refers to a compulsive need to accumulate […]

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    Parents, rethink how you plan to pay for college

    Conventional wisdom tells us that we should start saving for our children’s college education when they are born. It also gives us the generally accepted ways to do so: 529 savings plans, mutual funds, custodial accounts under a UGMA (Uniform Gifts to Minors Act) or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act), U.S. savings bonds, Cordell […]

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    Grads, you need insurance

    My insurance agency recently participated in an Adulting Day, which involved meeting with local high school seniors and introducing them to skills they will need as they enter the adult world. Topics included setting budgets, changing a tire, sewing a button and more. As part of the finance module, students had to make their income […]

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    The real cost of insurance fraud — and why you need coverage

    The prevalence of fraud ends up costing all of us more money. Insurance fraud is intentionally deceiving an insurance company for financial gain. It could involve falsifying information, inflating the value of damages or other deceptive behavior. Those who submit bogus claims will have coverage denied and likely canceled. Fraud is illegal and will result […]

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    To file, or not to file

    It’s never enjoyable to have to make an insurance claim. However, if you must file a claim, here are a few things to know: • Review your policy before you file a claim to be certain there may be coverage. Each policy provides for coverage in the event a covered peril causes damage to your […]

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