Start early to set habit of saving for retirement

by | Aug 28, 2015 | Retirement

This week, I was one of the speakers at a Women of Wisdom luncheon sponsored by the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. One of the topics I discussed was the importance of saving, particularly for retirement. Most professionals suggest that you consistently save 15% of...

Protecting yourself after identity theft

by | Aug 21, 2015 | Consumer

Last week I talked about ways to protect your identity. If your identity is stolen or you suspect it has been stolen, what should you do? According to the Federal Trade Commission (http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/media/video-0024-what-if-youre-victim-identity-theft), your...

Protect your identity on social media, mail, trash

by | Aug 14, 2015 | Consumer

Back in May, I used this space to talk to you about the data breach at the IRS. In the blog, I cautioned you to be careful about giving out personal information. One of the scary aspects of the IRS data breach is that the criminals had access to personal information...

How to choose the right college

by | Aug 7, 2015 | Consumer, Education

As we head into the start of a new school year, many teens and families are thinking about college. In past posts, we have talked about ways to pay for college without breaking the bank. A question of equal and maybe greater importance is, how do you choose the...

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