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Do you understand the basic concepts of money and banking? If you are like so many people in American society and to a large degree, the world in general, the answer is most likely not. I know I [...]

With many books on personal finance and not that many on how to properly invest this book is a wealth of information. The book in question is DIY Financial Advisor by Gray, Vogel, and Foulke. It [...]

As you may or may not be aware, I have a section on the site devoted to books I recommend for anyone who is interested in personal finance. While some of these books may be technical in nature, [...]

Do you have a 401(k) account? If so there are some key aspects that you may need to consider when you manage your portfolio. No matter what if your company offers an attractive 401(k) you should [...]

Having just finished a Master’s of Science in Financial Planning I have a unique insight on the following bits of advice when it comes to money. As a Gen X person myself, I tend to think more on [...]

Are you afraid you need a financial advisor for some of the more routine financial matters? Well, it is true a good fee-only financial planner is worth the expense and can save you a lot of [...]

What is more important than paying off debt? As it turns, out saving for retirement starting as early as you can and with as much as you can afford to save. I will show you some figures a little [...]

Do you have trouble saving for any occasion? If so there are some simple ways to aid you in creating a savings plan that will aid you for the rest of your life. Saving is an important aspect of [...]

Let us face it, there are a lot of urban myths in the world, and many involve personal finance. But I am here to debunk some of these myths, and hopefully, help sets you straight. I recently read [...]

If you have read my posts before you know Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance is something that many people consider as they get older. As people are living longer the chances are greater that you, a [...]