Stocks and Bonds 101

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCzIcS_xPiQ]There is a lot of confusing investing terminology that is out there. As an investor, you may not need to know it all, but you should have a solid understanding of the basics. Here are two basic terms that everyone should understand before they risk their hard-earned dollars: Stocks: When a company seeks to grow [...]

Time for Tax Planning

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh6AI2yIeoQ] While the summer is starting to wind down and memories of vacations and beach days are still fresh in everyone’s mind, now is a great time to begin to think about your taxes. Sure, tax day is still a long ways off, but what you do now will set yourself up for next April. [...]

Opening a Brokerage Account

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXQO-CNfeXs] Part of a solid financial plan is to make sure you build your savings. Many choose to put their money in their local bank or credit union. But to save for the future and to stay ahead of inflation, many turn to investments as an answer. If you have never invested before, here are [...]

How To Save On Babysitting

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf-WOuRRVUM]We love our kids like crazy. But they don’t come cheap! The government predicts the cost of raising a child today will approach $250,000 by the time they turn 18. Part of this cost is childcare, more specifically babysitting costs. What’s a parent to do? For one, it’s important to get creative, and for that [...]

Is Life Insurance Money Taxable?

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ49-6Y76mc]Is life insurance taxable? It isn’t as much a yes or no answer as it is a situational answer. It depends on a few factors really. But when it comes right down to it, there are three things you should be aware of in order to answer this question: […]

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