Finance Blog
How to Pay Off Debt Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Written by Jeff Rose on February 25, 2013
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Plenty of people know the anxiety of overbearing debt. According to one source, households in the United States average $15,422 in credit card debt; $34,703 in student loan debt; and $149,782 in mortgage debt. With all of that pressure, many people think it’s impossible to…
Evaluating Fees in Your Retirement Accounts
Written by Jeff Rose on February 25, 2013
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Saving enough money for retirement usually means that you will have to open new accounts to diversify your portfolio and to let your money accumulate and grow over time. But these retirement accounts don’t take care of themselves without any oversight; someone has to pay…
Paying Off Debt Using Life Lessons from the Military
Written by Steve Repak on February 25, 2013
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In honor of Military Saves, I thought it would be appropriate to share how I, an Army veteran who had over $32,000 of credit card debt, was able to pay off debt by taking a few lessons from the military and applying them to my…
Retirement: What to Consider Before Working Part-Time
Written by Jeff Rose on February 11, 2013
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Many of us are working hard now with hopes of a future that includes a relaxing retirement. But a funny thing happens once you retire from your job—you can get bored. Plus, you might find that your retirement savings aren’t enough to keep up with…
Five Questions to Ask about Your Retirement Plan
Written by Teri Cettina on January 28, 2013
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January is a good time to make an appointment with your financial planner—or find one if you don’t already have one—to make sure your retirement plan is growing in the right direction. Fee-only financial planner Brent Perry, CFP®, of Piedmont Financial Advisors, LLC, in Indianapolis,…
Five Goals for Obtaining the Ultimate Retirement Lifestyle
Written by Jeff Rose on January 23, 2013
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As another new year begins, you likely have goals to better yourself and your family. In light of an unpredictable economy, however, you also should set retirement goals. While resources may occasionally be tight, there is no reason why you should be caught off guard…
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