Posts by Financial Design Studio, Inc.
Employee Benefits: Disability Insurance [Video]
Let’s walk through what disability insurance is, why it is important, and the difference of the tax implications of what you choose.
Read MoreWeak Manufacturing Report Leads To Rough Week For Stock Market
Stocks had a difficult week as investors digested a weaker-than-expected survey on the health of U.S. manufacturing. The weak manufacturing report added to fears that the U.S. and global economy could be headed for a recession. Let’s take a closer look at what the report said. On Tuesday, the Institute for Supply Management released their…
Read MoreFAFSA FAQ #3: Get Started [Video]
Today we’re going to finish our three part series, talking about FAFSA FAQ. And more of the details, as we lead up to the October 1st date, where you can actually start filing for FAFSA. Michelle: Rob, in this FAFSA FAQ, walk us through what does a family need to do, to actually get started…
Read MoreTrend Alert: Is Eating Out Taking A Bigger Bite Out Of Your Budget?
One of the biggest expenses for any family is the cost of food. If you like to cook, that cost is borne out in your monthly grocery bill. But if you’re pressed for time and don’t like to cook every day, you’ll see that in how much you’re spending at restaurants when you are eating…
Read More[Video] FAFSA FAQ #2: Contributions
Welcome back to our second FAFSA FAQ video, in a three part series. And we’re really going to jump into more of the details here with Rob. Michelle: So for the previous FAFSA FAQ discussion, we talked about who it was for and what it was. As a recap, it is student aid, and these…
Read MoreOil Prices Spike: What’s The Impact On A Recession?
Saudi Arabia’s key oil fields were attacked this past weekend, knocking out 50% of their daily oil production. Oil prices spiked 10% as a result, and you’ve probably noticed that the cost of gas for your car immediately jumped as well! With all the talk of a slowing economy in recent months, does this oil…
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