Finance Blog
When Can You Stop Paying for Life Insurance?
Written by Jeff Rose on April 22, 2013
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Life insurance is one of those topics about which I often hear questions. Many people don’t quite understand why they need to pay for a life insurance policy—or they are afraid that they might eventually need to use one. Most of us want to insure…
What To Do With Cash: Pay Off Debt Or Invest?
Written by Steve Repak on April 8, 2013
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Sometimes we find ourselves with a little extra cash through a tax refund, a bonus at work, or some other unexpected windfall. What are you going to do with all of that money burning a hole in your pocket? Treating yourself is sometimes nice, but…
Where Do You Want to Retire?
Written by Jeff Rose on March 25, 2013
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The perfect place to raise a family isn’t always the perfect place to retire. That’s why it’s important to ask yourself a few important questions before deciding where to settle down for your golden years. Jeff Rose, Certified Financial Planner and creator of the Good Financial Cents blog, gives soon-to-be retirees some things to consider before making a move.
Keeping Track of Your Employer’s Retirement Account Contributions
Written by Jeff Rose on March 25, 2013
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The first quarter of the year is often when employers share information about your retirement account contributions. However, it’s a good idea to keep track of your contributions throughout the year. If your employee compensation package guarantees matching funds, then you’ll want to keep an eye…
Red Flags: Signs You May Have a Dud of a Financial Planner
Written by Jeff Rose on March 19, 2013
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Taking financial advice from someone takes a lot of trust—trust you shouldn’t give someone just because he or she has a business degree. There are plenty of financial planners that don’t make the grade. These red flags will help you decide whether you can trust your planner…
Offsetting the Payroll Tax Increase with Retirement Contributions
Written by Jeff Rose on March 19, 2013
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In 2013, the payroll tax holiday that lowered workers’ taxes by 2 percent came to an end. This effectively raised each individual’s payroll tax from 4.2 percent to 6.2 percent. That might not sound like a lot, but employees have already found that the change…
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