Noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, used by many small businesses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, have had unlimited deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation since the 2008 financial crisis. However, that program is scheduled to expire as of December 31, 2012. The previous limit of $250,000 on a single account will be reinstated unless new…
Ben Crowe, CFP®, CFA, C.P.A. offers some financial strategies for parents who are interested in helping their children acquire a home.
The main goal of debt consolidation is to make your payments more affordable—but can it hurt your credit rating? Read more in our Marietta Daily Journal blog post.
In this week’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® highlights some of the many ways the IRS wants you to calculate your MAGI. Read the Article
There are two aspects of financial risk tolerance: your ability to absorb losses, and how comfortable you are with risk. Learn how to measure your risk tolerance in this Financial Tip.
Ben Crowe, CFP®, CFA, C.P.A. joins “Money Talks” and provides his insights on whether a prenuptial agreement is a sound idea.
In today’s Atlanta Business Chronicle: Bil Lako, CFP® explains how the young often believe they will live forever and can invest later in life. Read the Article
Borrowing money for college? You’ll likely receive a Stafford Loan as part of your financial aid. Read the highlights in this week’s Financial Tip.
Managing Associate Shawna Theriault offers year end strategies to alleviate tax burden in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article
When the market is volatile, investors can get caught up in a vacuum of bad news. Bil Lako, CFP® explains what to do in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article