Finance Blog
Building Financial Security Through Money Management
Written by Miranda Marquit on October 8, 2012
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One of the worst feelings in the world is not knowing whether you have enough money to pay your bills. It also can be difficult when you don’t know from where your next paycheck will be coming. Financial insecurity can cause stress and anxiety in…
Retirement Planning for Freelancers and the Self-Employed
Written by Jeff Rose on October 1, 2012
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If you’re working a regular 9-to-5 job with good benefits, you probably have access to an employer-sponsored investment account such as a 401(k). While it’s not always a guarantee these days, your employer may also match your contributions to such an account as an added…
Retirement Planning: Are You Ready for Retirement?
Written by Jeff Rose on September 19, 2012
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When you’re young and working, retirement planning isn’t always a top priority. Many people defer that kind of thinking until well into their middle years when genuine fears sink in about their readiness for retirement. Retirement years should be something to look forward to—but they…
Four Reasons to Have Life Insurance Now
Written by Jeff Rose on August 21, 2012
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No one wants to talk about death, but unfortunately far too many people put off discussing life insurance until it is too late. When you have others relying on you and your income, your death can spell disaster for them. The bottom line is that…
How to Rebuild Your Savings after Unemployment
Written by Jeff Rose on August 20, 2012
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You’ve been responsible with money your entire life, setting some aside for retirement or to build up a rainy day fund. Then something unexpected comes up—a long stretch of unemployment, an illness with major medical bills, or major unanticipated home repairs—and you suddenly find your savings depleted. I’ve…
Breaking Down Investment Fees and Commissions
Written by Jeff Rose on August 13, 2012
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While an investment portfolio is great way to build wealth, many investors are unaware of the variety of fees that are a part of just about every investment one can make. Mutual funds, annuities, stocks, and essentially all other investment vehicles come with fees attached. Some fees show up…
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