THE EARLIER YOU BEGIN PLANNING FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE THE MORE LIKELY YOU ARE TO ACHIEVE YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS

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July 10, 2014

Don't Listen to the "Noise!"

We are inundated daily with news on the economy, the performance of the stock market, politics in Washington and throughout the world.

June 1, 2014

What is My Net Worth?

"My boyfriend and I were having an argument last night about whether school debt should be counted negatively against your net worth. How you do calculate your net worth?

April 19, 2014

Financial Considerations of a New Parent

"My son was just born and we want to make sure he's financially set in life. What are the first things we need to start doing on his behalf?"

March 4, 2014

Which Debt Do I Pay Off First?

"I have a loan for $5000 with a 10.25% interest rate. a $3500 loan at 15.49% interest. and a credit card with $2700 outstanding at 17.9%. Which do I pay first?"

February 27, 2014

My First Rental Property--Buy Cash or Get Mortgage?

"I am thinking of buying a rental property. If I have the cash, is it better to buy a property with as much cash down? Or is it wiser to take out a mortgage?"

January 20, 2014

Is It Too Late to Start Funding Retirement?

"I'm a 32 yr old male who finally "woke up" and just recently starting contributing more to my 401k."