In this installment of Henssler Financial’s Money Wise series, Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, explains the basic concepts of how investment vehicles grow your money, the benefits of diversification, and the different asset classes for beginning investors.
In this installment of Henssler Financial’s Money Wise series, Senior Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, explains the importance of a budget, ways to keep your budget in check and how to align your spending behaviors and your budget to meet your goals.
Without an adequate emergency fund, a period of crisis could be financially devastating. Many financial professionals suggest that you set aside three to six months’ worth of living expenses for emergencies. The actual amount, however, should be based on your individual circumstances. Do you have a mortgage? Do you have short-term and long-term disability protection?…
Scott Brown, CFS®, Senior Consultant, Retirement Services, explains how your employer-sponsored 401(k) is truly a benefit you should take advantage of for retirement.
Outstanding student loan debt in the United States has tripled over the last decade, surpassing both auto and credit card debt to take second place behind housing debt as the most common type of household debt.1 Today, more than 44 million Americans collectively owe more than $1.4 trillion in student debt.2 Here are some strategies to pay…
You can’t live without your cell phone, but you don’t like the steep price of your plan. Consider these tips to save money on your cell phone plan: Review your monthly bill. Aligning what you’re paying for with what you’re actually using can go a long way in saving money on your plan. Look at…
Your actual student loan payments aren’t deductible, but the interest portion might be, thanks to the student loan interest deduction. In 2018, the maximum deduction is $2,500. You don’t need to itemize to claim this deduction. To qualify, you must meet a few requirements: First, the student loan on which you’re paying interest must be…
Love & Marriage: it starts with mapping out your financial future together. Being on the same page is a step to making it a partnership that will last! We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that money is worth more today than an identical amount in the future because of its potential earning capacity. This is how you balance saving for retirement while you still have debt to pay off. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and…
Stressed out about your student loans? Take a look at the several income-driven repayment plans offered by the federal government. We explain in this Question of the Week.
