Saving for college can be a challenge for many families, but the state of Maryland, through the Save4College State Contribution Program, is helping families make those college dreams come true. The goal of the program is to encourage families to contribute to their children’s future education through a 529 plan. [...]
Netflix’s hit show “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” has viewers looking through their closets, picking up each item and asking themselves, “Does this spark joy?” If the answer is yes, then that item gets to stay. But if the answer is no, then it goes into the donate pile. The KonMari Method™ is all about [...]
With 2019 quickly approaching, the IRS has released its cost of living adjustments affecting the dollar limitations for retirement-related items in 2019. With 75% of Americans relying solely on their work sponsored retirement plans for their retirement income, it is important to save as much money as possible for retirement. [...]
We all know that saving when you are young pays off later in life, although knowing is a lot different than doing. At 25 years old the $200 you could be putting into your company sponsored retirement account could often be used to go skydiving, try all the hot new bars [...]
Financial advisors have used risk tolerance questionnaires for years now, but they often leave too much room for interpretation. Investors are pigeon-holed into stereotypical categories based on a subjective risk questionnaire that nearly always misses the mark. This can leave investors with a portfolio that does not align with their investment goals and objectives [...]
The latest massive ransomware attack, Petya, is quickly spreading to the United States. Similar to WannaCry, Petya capitalizes on the same Windows vulnerabilities, but Petya has developed an even more devastating result. If infected, Petya moves quickly to encrypt your computer boot files and shuts down your entire system leaving you with little to no […]
As the weather heats up and local amusement parks tune up their rides for the summer crowds, dreams of heading to Hershey Park, Six Flags or Kings Dominion are in full swing. If you are anything like me, you like the roller coasters that go fast, twist you up, down, left then right, and finish […]
As a hard-working American, you spend a lot of your life punching the clock day in and day out, dreaming of the day when you can trade your business attire for a swimsuit as you relax by the beach while RETIRED! When I think of retirement, I think of golf, tennis, DIY projects, relaxation, travel […]
You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list And checking it twice; He's gonna find out Who's naughty or nice Santa Claus is coming to town - Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Haven Gillespie and J. Fred [...]
“Trick or treat!” Soon kids will be out and about dressed as ghosts, goblins, princes and princesses, animals, superheroes, and much more. “Knock, knock, knock” we will hear at our doors, answering with anticipation to see who and what is visiting in search of their trick or treat. While I pride myself on providing [...]
