Disability Insurance and You Many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — a staggering 78 percent of us, according to a recent study by Career Builder. That creates a very delicate financial situation that could be thrown off kilter by an accident, unexpected illness, or a big family emergency. It’s not something anyone wants to […]
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Credit card offers with 0% APR: What’s it really mean?
I bet you see 0% credit card offers frequently. They come in our mail, email, and sometimes when we buy a pair of $4.00 socks at a retail store. Do you find yourself contemplating whether or not to open one or take advantage of it on a card you already have? I know I do, […]
Three Simple Summer Travel Tips
Whether you are visiting family, friends, or taking a solo trip, be sure to plan ahead. I’m not saying you should have every minute of every day planned out, so here are my top three tips for your summer vacation: Make an overall budget. How much are you willing (or can you afford) to spend […]
Why Financial Planning is for Everyone.
Being wealthy is not a criteria. All too often I talk with young professionals who tell me they would love to do some financial planning once they payoff their debt or have some savings built up. Despite the common misconception, being debt free or wealthy is not a prerequisite for Financial Planning. Financial Planning is […]
Let’s Get Started 2016: Financial Wellness
It’s a new year and that can mean a lot of things. For those of us in New England, January means cold weather. But on the bright side, it also means making chili, snow skiing (my favorite!), and watching all of the best picture nominations. And most importantly, to me, January means starting fresh. I […]
