Tapping the Equity in Your Home
You may see the equity you have in your home is a reservoir of funds, but there are pros and cons to using it. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
A Slowdown Presents an Opportunity to Buy
Our experts discuss 2016’s turbulent start and what active investors should be looking for in the market today.
Market Roundup: Markets Close Week Down More than 2%
The indices closed mixed on Monday with late day trading leading the Dow and S&P 500 into the green zone. The NASDAQ shed some points, and Small-Cap stocks briefly fell into a bear market.
Emotions Can Influence Our Investment Habits
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains the financial realities behind some emotional money decisions. Read the Article
Retirement Plans Most Appropriate for Corporations
Corporations can offer several types of retirement plans to employees. Read our overview in this week’s Business Tip.
Life Insurance and Charitable Giving
When a charity is the beneficiary of your life insurance policy, you’re able to give more than you otherwise could afford. Read how in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Are Legal Expenses Tax Deductible?
Are your legal expenses tax deductible? No surprise, it’s complicated—especially for divorces and businesses. Learn more in this week’s Tax Tip.
SEC Adopts "Regulation Crowdfunding"
Planning to launch your business via crowdfunding? The Securities and Exchange Commission has an opinion on that. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Emotions can Influence our Investment Habits
Our experts explore a listener’s dilemma on timing his 401(k) contributions and whether he should pay off his mortgage before retirement, discussing the decisions from both a financial and emotional standpoint.
Market Roundup: Markets End First Full Week of Trading Down Nearly 5%
A sharp selloff in China’s market resulted in a rocky trading day for the U.S. markets. Most blue chip stocks retreated, and Energy stocks traded lower on a downswing in crude oil prices. West Texas Intermediate crude dipped 0.8%, settling at $36.76 a barrel.