It’s time to toss those dusty bank statements, and shop around for better rates. Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your finances. As the weather starts to get a bit warmer, you might be thinking about spring cleaning […]
Around Valentine’s Day, with romance in the air, what couple could imagine that they would ever fight about money? Yet disagreements over money are a couple’s most common source of conflict. Finance is as fundamental to married life as the […]
If you suddenly received a windfall, would you take a trip around the world? Buy a luxury car? Save it for retirement? Surprise! Your answer may be greatly influenced by your parents and grandparents. Experts say how we handle money […]
On August 9, President Obama signed the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013, which changes the formula for determining federal student loan interest rates. The law comes after months of partisan bickering, which culminated with the rate on subsidized […]
Today’s families take many different shapes, from more traditional “married with children” family units to less traditional households such as blended families, domestic partners with children and single parents. Unfortunately, our legal system and tax structure haven’t kept pace with […]
You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So how do you juggle the two? The truth is, saving for your retirement and your child’s education at the same […]
As a woman, you have financial needs that are unique to your situation in life. Perhaps you would like to buy your first home. Maybe you need to start saving for your child’s college education. Or you might be concerned […]
If you are considering or are in the throes of divorce, please heed the advice provided in this article. Reach out to local Certified Divorce Financial Analyst CDFA™ Donna S. Cates with Ameriprise Financial at 205.909.3126 or donna.s.cates@ampf.com 07/11/2011 | […]