There is a growing trend in college planning where families hire an Independent Education Counselor (IEC) to help plan, execute strategies for the ACT or SAT testing and assist in applying to college in hopes of being accepted. IECs start working with families as...
As we approach the end of 2018 many employers are scheduling their benefits meeting requiring you to select yours before the end of the year. Not all benefit options are the same and understanding each is crucial to making an informed decision. Ask your HR department...
How is my social security calculated? Social Security is calculated using your 35 highest paid earnings years and then averaged using the benefits calculation formula. You must have worked full time for at least 10 years to qualify for any social security retirement...
There’s a number that is going away soon that has an impact on your life; it’s called LIBOR. LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is used to determine the interest rates banks charge each other for overnight, one-month, three-month, six-month, and one-year...
Some investors are the do it yourself type and manage their accounts with minimal assistance from a financial advisor. Other people are eager to have an advisor manage their investments for them. Whatever type of investor you are, no single investor knows everything...