If having a dedicated professional to help you manage your money sounds appealing, consider looking into a financial advisor – regardless of your income. There’s no substitute for financial education but an expert advisor can help you with your financial goals. There are many kinds of advisors who are trained to help you with many
Nathaniel Sillin
Making Financial Literacy Fun
on July 27th, 2016
What important lessons will you teach your child this summer? Riding a bike? Sharing with others? How about teaching them important financial skills. Financial literacy may not immediately come to mind when parents think of essential skills for students, but what children know about money at a young age can shape the way they manage
Putting Together a Great Wedding on a Budget
on March 14th, 2016
Will a modern wedding endanger your finances? It doesn’t have to. With the average price of an American wedding over $31,000, the big day can impose financial stress for those who don’t have savings in place. It’s important to remember that these numbers indicate greater trends – not suggested spending patterns. Before discussion about a
Cutting Your Medical Bills via Smartphone
on February 26th, 2016
What if your next doctor’s visit could happen by smartphone from anywhere in the world? It could happen sooner than you think. It’s called telemedicine, or telehealth: The use of Internet-connected devices to communicate information about diseases, symptoms and other health data. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is driving innovators in healthcare
Sharing Money Problems with Kids
on February 2nd, 2016
Kids are surprisingly resilient in the face of a crisis. But even so, serious family money troubles can potentially affect a young person’s home life, education and outlook on money management down the road. While my wife and I don’t have kids, children under the age of 10 who are particularly mature – and particularly
5 Ways to be Charitable on a Budget
on December 30th, 2015
If you’ve ever wondered if you can be charitable with only a few extra dollars in your wallet or a little bit of free time, the answer is yes. You just have to get a little creative. In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest analysis of charitable giving, it appears people who earned less were giving
Create a Financial Calendar for the New Year
on December 29th, 2015
When was the last time you made a financial resolution on New Year’s Eve? If you can’t remember, you’re in good company. The Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America’s annual New Year’s resolutions survey (https://www.allianzlife.com/about/news-and-events for 2014 reported that 49 percent of respondents said that health and wellness were their first priorities for
5 Things to Do With an Unexpected Inheritance
on December 8th, 2015
Unexpected money from a friend or relative can be a great surprise or a potentially difficult money lesson. How you plan for unexpected money issues overall can be a key to how well you’ll handle a sudden windfall. Many people don’t do so well. A recent study (http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/inheritance.htm) from Ohio State University suggests that adults
Leasing v. Buying Your Next Car
on December 3rd, 2015
According to Edmunds.com, more than 25 percent of new American cars are now financed by lease instead of loan, and most of the people making that choice are under age 35. It’s all about the lowest possible monthly payment. Yet for drivers young and old, leasing has grown substantially because it can also be done
Making Holidays Bright And Affordable
on November 2nd, 2015
Already dreading what you’ll spend this holiday season? It doesn’t have to be that way. Gifts aren’t the only budget-busting culprit during the holidays. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are also a peak time for spending on groceries, travel, events, entertainment, energy, clothes and meals out. Financial advisors recommend you use no more
