by Judith Ackland | Jul 28, 2017 | Retirement
After reading several articles on the lack of retirement savings, here are three reasons you should participate in the 401(k) program offered by your employer. 1. You would like an immediate 100% return on your investment. If your employer matches a portion of your...
by Judith Ackland | Jul 21, 2017 | Retirement
How much do you need to save to retire comfortably? The best answer is: It depends. What are your expected expenses? Develop a retirement budget. Things to consider: Income taxes on your retirement savings. Possible reduced expenses for clothing. Possible increased...
by Judith Ackland | Jul 14, 2017 | Student Debt
Cartoon by Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This week’s blog is all about student loan debt. Unfortunately, many students head off to college without learning how taking on student loans can negatively affect their future financial life and all the effects that come with the...
by Judith Ackland | Jul 7, 2017 | Consumer
Do you find yourself short of funds before the next payday or never having enough money left to put into savings? The solution to your problem may be to trim out your dining expenses even trips as simple as your cup of coffee or your take-out dinner. According to a...