Disability insurance can be really confusing. There are a lot of caveats and options to add to policies. Finding solid information that is easily understood can be challenging. But that’s no reason to forgo owning disability insurance if you need it. The stakes are just too high. Let’s look at some of the key areas […]
Early Withdrawal From IRA To Pay Debt. A Good Move?
When you are facing a pile of debt that you just can’t seem to shake it can be tempting to look toward your retirement accounts as a way to escape. Retirement is a long time off and your debt impacts your life now, so why not withdraw money from your nest egg accounts in order […]
How to Be a Smart Stock Market Investor
Investing in the stock market is one thing. Being a smart investor who uses the stock market to build wealth is an entirely different thing. There are so many resources out there all vying for your attention. You’ve got Wall Street brokers, financial planners, mutual fund companies, and financial magazines all giving you advice. Investing […]
What is a FAKO Credit Score?
Your FAKO credit score is very important – but not for the reason you think it is. Since you may not be too familiar with the term, let’s break it down starting now. What is a FAKO score? FAKO is the mix of two words: Fake and FICO. Different companies have come up with different […]
How to React to Stock Market Volatility
Stock market volatility continues to rear it’s ugly head. The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped the 15,000 mark for the first time in history last month. This news was met with articles praising the recovery of the economy, articles deriding those who were enjoying the moment and predicted doom for the stock market, and articles […]