Most stock brokers and financial advisors would rather take out their own tonsils with a rusty spoon than steal your money. But there are a few bad apples out there. In fact, they’re plotting how to get their greasy paws on your treasure right now. Let’s see what you can do to make sure your […]
How Changes To The Dow Jones Industrial Index Nail Investors
Have you heard about the huge change in the Dow Jones Industrial Index? They are revamping the index big time. And it’s going to have a huge impact on investors – although probably not in a way most people expect. What is the Dow Jones Industrial Index? The Dow Jones Industrial or Dow is one […]
Will War With Syria Tank The Economy And Market?
If we go to war with Syria, how will that impact your financial life? While I haven’t heard anyone specifically ask this question yet, I know it’s on many people’s minds. Of course I can’t ever predict the future. Nobody can. And in war, it’s even more difficult to foresee what is yet to come. […]
Working In A Family Business – How To Avoid Conflict
Working in a family business isn’t easy. Of course you have to be concerned about the financial health of the firm. But at the same time you have to balance feelings and relationships. On top of that, you have to be concerned about complicated continuation plans. And it can be a nightmare if try to […]
How To Split Assets In Divorce
Yesterday we reviewed the best ways to protect your assets during a divorce. Now let’s consider how to split assets as a way to protect yourself. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are splitting up amicably and/or using a mediator to reduce the cost of divorce, divvying up the assets fairly can be confusing. […]
5 Non-Financial Reasons to Work After Retirement
Even though you may not need to generate extra income during retirement, you may want to work after retirement anyway. And your reasons may have nothing to do with money. This will be especially true if you decide to take some form of early retirement. What are some of the non-financial reasons you might want to […]