Can You Pass My Financial Strength Test?
A recent Gallup poll found that Americans are the most positive about their financial situation in a long time. Fifty two percent reported that they feel good about…
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How Seniors Can Take the Bite Out of Dental Costs.
I hope anyone nearing age 65 realizes that Medicare does not cover routine dental procedures. As recently reported in a terrific retirement blog, seniors pay more than $1,100…
Are You Going to Win or Lose From Rising Interest Rates?
I want you to understand there is a big shift going on in our economy. I know you are well aware that interest rates have been very low…
The 3 Smartest Moves You Can EVER Make with a Tax Refund.
The average refund for federal tax returns is nearly $3,000. And I know plenty of you also end up getting some money back when you file your state…
The Big Mistake Half of Workers Make
A recent survey reports that 52% of workers who were eligible for paid vacation last year, didn’t use all their available time off.
Smartest 2017 Tax Move: Thwart Tax-Refund Thieves
The deadline to file your taxes is still more than three months away, but if you are in line to receive a refund, I want you to jump…
How to Bounce Back from a Spending Hangover
It’s that scary time of the year: Your December credit card statements start rolling in. I hope that you have everything under control and can pay off every…
What to Do With an Unused Gift Card
I hope your friends and family hit the bull’s eye with your gifts this holiday season. But I bet there are many of you who received a gift…
Financial Resolutions for 2017? Just Do This One Thing
If you have been making a long list of resolutions for the New Year, my advice is to rip it up.