Money
One of the keys to a sound financial strategy is spending less than you take in, and then finding a way to put your excess to work. A money management approach involves creating budgets to understand and make decisions about where your money is going. It also involves knowing where you may be able to put your excess cash to work.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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College Saving
Contact me to develop an education investment strategy that can put your children on the path to success.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Waddell & Reed WealthLink: Your financial world in one place
WealthLink is your personal online portal providing a holistic view of your financial life in one secure location.
Tips for Creating a Budget and Sticking to It
Budgeting is the first step to managing your finances. Here are four tips to help you create and stick to a budget.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
College Saving
Contact me to develop an education investment strategy that can put your children on the path to success.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.