Review Your 2026 Goals: Are You on Track for Retirement?
Review these 5 Retirement Checkpoints As we move through 2026, now is an ideal time to review the financial goals you set at the beginning of the year. Whether retirement is five years away or already on the horizon, a mid-year checkup can help you evaluate your progress and identify areas that may need attention. […]
Sticker Shock: Creative Ways to Lower the Cost of College
Even with all of your savvy college shopping and research about financial aid, college costs may still be prohibitive. At these prices, you expect you’ll need to make substantial financial sacrifices to send your child to college. Or maybe your child won’t be able to attend the college of his or her choice at all. Before you throw in the towel, though, you and your child should consider steps that can actually lower college costs. Although some of these ideas deviate from the typical four-year college experience, they just might be your child’s ticket to college — and your ticket to financial sanity.
Teaching Your Teen About Money
Your teen is becoming more independent but still needs plenty of advice from you. With more money to spend and more opportunities to spend it, your teen can easily get into financial trouble. So before money burns a hole in your child’s pocket, teach him or her a few financial lessons. With your help, your teen will soon develop the self-confidence and skills he or she needs to successfully manage money in the real world.
Evaluating an Early Retirement Offer
In today’s corporate environment, cost-cutting, restructuring, and downsizing are the norm, and many employers are offering their employees early retirement packages. But how do you know if the seemingly attractive offer you’ve received is a good one? By evaluating it carefully to make sure that the offer fits your needs.
Is Your Cash Reserve Ready for an Emergency?
A sound financial plan should ensure you’re protected when emergencies arise, and you do not want to shake pennies out of a piggy bank.