Fresh smells, clean seats, and a host of new gadgets — we all love getting a new car. We’re so happy when we drive it off of the lot, but then come the “hidden costs” like insurance, parts, maintenance, gas and more. Do you have enough auto liability coverage? If not, you could be on […]
While the overall divorce rate has declined over the past 20 years, it has doubled for the segment of the population over age 50. This growing unmarried, middle-age population has even led Candice Bushnell to write a follow-up book asking “Is There Still Sex in the City?” to address the phenomenon her peers are facing. […]
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Budget: a word that causes stress and anxiety for some while helping others bring order to their lives. Do you wish you had something to help you get your finances in order but believe creating a budget would be impossible? I want to give you hope; you can create a budget. It is simply a […]
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Is there anything worse than owing the IRS? If you do, don’t fret; they have a collection process. (That’s bad sarcasm for a bad situation.) So what is a taxpayer to do when he owes back taxes? For whatever reason you owe the IRS (e.g. increased salary with under-withholding of income tax, underpaying estimated tax […]
With a child in college, the expenses can seem endless — tuition, books, room and board and an infinite number of incidentals. How do parents keep their heads above water financially, establish boundaries and make sure their kids’ expectations are rooted in reality? Here’s some practical wisdom from parents who are trying to instill good […]
Are you a small business owner? Do you have employees? Would you consider any of them a key person? A key employee is one who contributes significantly to the financial success of the business or who is responsible for management decisions, has a significant impact on sales or has a special rapport with customers and […]
Recently, someone asked about a situation in which she was caring for her live-in significant other, to whom she was not married, during a time when he was battling a serious health issue. Her complaint was that he had adult children who were not helping, and the couple was facing a financial crisis on top […]
