529 Plans: The big questions answered

529 Plans: The big questions answered

529 Plans: The big questions answered For National College Savings Month in September, we discuss several burning issues about these popular college savings vehicles. Assets in 529 college savings plans more than doubled in ten years, topping $370 billion at the end...
How much life insurance is enough?

How much life insurance is enough?

How much life insurance is enough? September is Life Insurance Awareness Month—a good time to take a fresh look at your existing policy, or consider how much coverage to get on a new policy. Purchasing a life insurance policy is an important step toward protecting...
The Four Foundations of Financial Literacy

The Four Foundations of Financial Literacy

The Four Foundations of Financial Literacy August 14 is Financial Awareness Day. It’s a good time to brush up on the principles of financial planning—budgeting, managing debt, saving and investing. Being financially literate means you have the wherewithal to make...
SMART INVESTING TIPS

SMART INVESTING TIPS

Smart Investing Tips Looking to begin an investing journey? We offer tips to help guide your strategy. THERE ARE NO SHORTAGE OF TIPS FOR INVESTING. IN FACT, SPEND ENOUGH TIME WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR, AND CHANCES ARE THAT YOU’LL HEAR A THING OR TWO ABOUT MUTUAL FUND...