Five Tips for Finding and Paying for Assisted Living
Many seniors (or their adult children) have to confront the reality that they can no longer live independently in their home. Moving into an assisted living community may be an attractive option, but choosing—and paying for—the right facility can seem overwhelming. The move to assisted living requires careful planning. It’s important to ensure you’re getting [...]
Interview With Gary Zimmerman From MaxMyInterest.com
I talked with Gary Zimmerman, founder of MaxMyInterest.com, on my show on June 15, 2014. Here's a transcript of our conversation. You can listen to the interview by clicking the audio file at the end of the post. My guest this morning is Gary Zimmerman. Gary was sitting in his office in Japan where he was [...]
Three Tips to Create An Index Fund Portfolio
If you want a “fix it and forget it” portfolio, investing in index mutual funds is a great option. An index fund is a type of mutual fund made with stocks that match the components of a market index, such as the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Index funds diversify your portfolio because you hold [...]
Seven Tips for Saving Money on Your Utility Bills
If you feel like you spent more on your heating bills this winter, you’re right. In addition to the cold temperatures and massive snowstorms that blanketed much of the country, fuel costs increased significantly. Families who heated their homes with propane paid a whopping 54 percent more this past winter. In addition, natural gas heating [...]
Money Mistakes People Make in Their 20s and 30s
Look back at who you were in your 20s and 30s. If you could have a conversation with yourself, what money mistakes would you say to avoid? Here are a couple big money mistakes I think people in their 20s and 30s often make. People in their 20s Two big mistakes people in their 20s [...]
How To Make a Wedding Budget
Spring has sprung and, after a holiday lull, wedding season is in full swing. Planning your big day is exciting, but it can quickly get overwhelming—and expensive. To avoid headaches and unpleasant financial surprises, it’s important to assess your wedding budget before doing anything else. Here are five things to keep in mind when planning [...]