The cost of a college education is rising so fast it is hard to keep up the pace. Currently we are seeing about a 7.9% average increase in college tuition costs to approx $7600 for public universities.
The overall increase for room/board/etc is a hair less at about 6.1% to about ... Read More
Tag: fee based
15
Jun2014
11
Jun2014
Rollover...........Good IRA!!
There are many reasons why you should rollover your old 401k's and other past employer retirement plans into an IRA when you have the chance. Here are just a few.
1. They may be charging you a high administration fee for not being an active employee anymore. These fees can ... Read More
16
Jan2014
A stockbroker or wealth manager will typically take control of your entire portfolio or assets and manage them. A stockbroker, money manager, wealth management specialist, or financial advisor is a little different than a financial planner. A financial planner is someone who takes an entire ... Read More
07
Nov2013
What Is This?
Saving for the future cost of college tuition of our children, our own retirement, and purchasing a home are some of the biggest financial goals that we set for ourselves in our lifetimes. One of the biggest tools that parents have for saving for their children’s college education ... Read More
25
Oct2013
Many people who once thought that they could handle the stock markets swings are quickly finding that they are truly a risk adverse investor. Five of the ten largest single-day drops in the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1899 have taken place in the past three years. Many financial planners ... Read More
10
Oct2013
What Is An Annuity And How Can It Fit Into Your Retirement Plan
Having an annuity can balance out your retirement investment portfolio. This provides you with a constant stream of income. In most cases, you can have the safety of a continuous source of income regardless of what the stock ... Read More
05
Oct2013
Today I had the opportunity to inverview a long time client of mine. Mark Timms is the owner of Cool Clubs Golf in North Scottsdale and is one of the premier club fitters in the USA. Mark fits clubs for many tour pros and 100's ... Read More
23
Sep2013
The long term care that is needed for you or for a loved one late in life can be a very expensive proposition. Long term care insurance whether in home or in a nursing home can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars at the ... Read More
19
Sep2013
What Are The Differences Between A Traditional IRA And Roth IRA?
There are many differences between a Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and a Roth IRA. Understanding the differences between the two types of retirement accounts can help you make the best decisions to maximize your retirement savings. There are many ... Read More
02
Sep2013
The majority of my my blog posts are educational. I do my best to inform and empower you with knowledge. I have gotten a fair amount of feedback on my Financial Planner vs. Financial Advisor video. So I thought I might put my money were ... Read More