May 27, 2020 | Money
The investment world is full of colorful terms, but perhaps none better known than “bull” or “bear.” Investors typically root for the bull market, when prices are rising. But will also want to protect themselves for periods when prices a...
April 1, 2020 | Money
If you’re fortunate, you’ll live independently and in good health throughout your retirement years. However, if you ever need some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home, would you be financially prepared? To answer this question, ...
March 30, 2020 | Money
Each time the minimum wage debate resurfaces, I think of this quote from someone I know: “If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall.” Not long ago, the minimum wage issue was framed in terms of “labor vs. manage...
January 28, 2020 | Money
It's tax time! For many of us, it’s when we get our biggest financial windfall — a tax refund. For those of you expecting to get one, the logical question is, what should you do with it? You could just spend the money on something you want, but if y...
December 20, 2019 | Money
If you are not that person yourself, you may know someone who was the first to graduate with a college degree. But what they come out of college with isn’t always the magic ingredient in their job search. Have you also heard someone say that other skills ...
November 18, 2019 | Money
What does investing mean to you? If you think of buying or selling stocks and bonds, that’s just part of it. To work toward all your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need a comprehensive financial strategy. And for that, you might need to work...
October 6, 2019 | Money
“You’ve got to tell your money what to do, or it will leave.” — Dave Ramsey As a couple, my husband Chris and I have a unique perspective on managing business. Chris owns and operates Ready. Set. Game in Indian Harbour Beach and knows th...
September 23, 2019 | Money
Holistic health is a practice that values all angles of life that impact our wellbeing. Physical and mental health are two of the more popular categories that people consider when assessing their overall health. However, financial health is an important categor...
July 15, 2019 | Money
As flood insurance pricing is being restructured, the only constant is change. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an initiative called Risk Rating 2.0, which will tie premiums to the actual flood risk facing individual homes nationwide sta...
