We’re big advocates of do-it-yourself finances and believe everyone has the ability, if they wanted. That doesn’t mean we’re against getting some help from time to time. Let’s face it, not everyone is equipped, comfortable or willing to do their finances themselves. If that’s the case, it’s a good idea to find a financial advisor to help you along the way.
You want to find an advisor you are comfortable with, who you trust, and has a similar investment philosophy as you. Eventually, the financial advisor will need to know all about you, your finances and your goals. You’ll have to find someone you are comfortable with to share this information.
When you ask the right questions, you can find a financial advisor that can help you with anything from budgeting, investing, or retirement to estate planning, buying a house and more. Continue Reading…
The days of getting a Social Security statement in the mail have come to an end. At least for everyone under 60 years old. About a year ago the Social Security Administration stopped sending annual statements to save money on budget cuts. It worked. But it left several million people without easy access to their statements.
An abundant, cheap energy source sits underground and could be the fuel needed to spur economic growth for decades to come. It’s not oil, though the U.S. is seeing a renaissance in oil production of late. It’s natural gas and there are so many ways to play this energy source.