Caring for Aging Parents
Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in modern medicine, the worldwide population over age 60 is growing. The United Nations estimates that by 2050 the number of people aged 60 and older will have more than doubled.¹
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
For small business owners, the line between the personal and their business can be a bit hazy at times. Yet, when it comes to a vehicle that may be used for personal and business-related reasons, it’s important
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
The U.S. personal saving rate stood at 7.9 percent in January 2020, a bit higher than its 10-year average of 7.3 percent and the highest it has been, on average, over the past 5 years.1 The personal
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
In a recent study, 88% of millennials admitted that financial decisions are a source of tension in their relationship with a spouse or partner. This could help explain why some experts say financial problems are the #1
4 Reasons for the Return of Market Volatility
Until early 2018, stocks were enjoying their longest period without a five percent pullback in nearly 90 years.1,2 But in early February, that calm came to a sudden and decisive end, as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index
Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk
The stories of social media fails are legendary—companies using inappropriate humor regarding serious social issues, typographical errors, or pop references that backfire. These examples represent reputational issues that can affect your company’s brand and its sales. The
Mortgages in Retirement
Anyone who has gone through the process of mapping out their retirement knows there can be a lot to keep in mind. Saving, investing, anticipating medical costs, and making sure you have enough tucked away for years
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Everyone loves a winner. If an investment is successful, most people naturally want to stick with it. But is that the best approach? It may sound counterintuitive, but it may be possible to have too much of
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a prospective borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan. Some financial institutions offer 10-year and 20-year, fixed-rate mortgages as well as 15-year and 30-year, fixed-rate home loans. For
