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Study Your Pay Stub[Video]
So we’ve all had the joy of opening a pay stub, expecting a big amount, and then looking at the bottom and being very disappointed. The goal in this video is to walk you though your pay stub, whether this is the first time reviewing a pay stub or you have done it years upon…
Presidential Election Years And The Stock Market
Like it or not, we’re within a year of the 2020 Presidential Election! And with it comes the usual assortment of emotional predictions about where the country and stock market will be headed depending on who wins. Since making emotional investment decisions is an almost sure-fired way of hurting long-term investment returns, we like to…
Health Insurance Comparison [Video]
Health Insurance Comparison So today we want to talk about your insurance. And how to choose the right plan for you and your family. There are lots of factors that go into what we pay for life insurance and the three biggest ones that come to mind are your premium, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximums. Premiums But…
The High Price Of Trying To Time The Market For Profit
“Is now a good time to get into the market?” “There seems to be a lot of bad news out there…should we sell now and get back in later?” Trying to time the stock market is as old as the stock market itself. Investment “professionals” have made millions of dollars over the years peddling newsletters…
Having Teaching Moments About Money With Your Kids [Video]
Having Teaching Moments About Money With Your Kids Money can be fun, but it is a tool too. Let’s see how to teach kids about money.
Stock Market Sets New Record High: What’s Driving It?
The S&P 500 Index closed at a record high on Monday October 28. With all the noise this year about trade wars, slowing growth, and impeachment it’s a surprise to see the market power through these worries. What’s driving the record high market? First, third quarter 2019 earnings for large U.S. companies have been good….
Illinois Is #1 For A Change In College Savings – In A Good Way!
The State of Illinois isn’t making many “Top Ten” lists that are positive these days. But there is one Bright spot (pun intended): The Gold ranking of the Bright Start College Savings 529 program as rated by Morningstar. Most states sponsor a 529 college savings plan. You don’t have to live in that state in…
Employee Benefits: Health Insurance And HSA [Video]
So a major cost that many people are always thinking about is health insurance. We are going to discuss these employee benefits with health insurance and HSA’s.
Does It Pay To Switch Jobs?
Does It Pay To Switch Jobs? Is it better off from a career standpoint staying at one company long-term or switching jobs occasionally?
3 Surprising Facts About Your Credit Card Interest Rates In 2019!
3 Surprising Facts About Your Credit Card Interest Rates In 2019! There’s been a lot of talk about lower interest rates in recent weeks with the Federal Reserve cutting rates two times since July. We’ve talked about how mortgage rates have followed suit and are now the lowest they’ve been since 2016. But you might be…
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.
Weak 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…
