by Don Gayhardt | Jun 7, 2018 | Budget, Finance, Information, Loan, Money Management, Mortgage, Retirement, Savings
One of the most stressful personal finance processes that people may go through is purchasing a home, which includes everything from making an offer to securing financing. In a seller’s market, like the one we are currently in, individuals often face a lot of...
by Don Gayhardt | May 24, 2018 | Budget, Data, Debt, Finance, Information, Investment, Loan, Money Management, Saving, Stocks
A survey that Bankrate conducted last year showed that only 20 percent of American adults have no financial regrets, while more than 70 percent of respondents said there were very specific mistakes that they wish they had not made. Among the respondents’ biggest...
by Don Gayhardt | May 10, 2018 | Budget, Education, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Money Management, Savings, Security
While the 2017 tax season was largely business as usual, things will be very different in the 2018 season because of the new laws that were passed in late 2017. To maximize returns, or at least minimize how much is owed, individuals need to start thinking about the...
by Don Gayhardt | Apr 18, 2018 | Budget, Debt, Finance, Income, Money Management, Retirement, Saving, Savings
Once individuals hit their 40s, they need to focus on securing their finances so that they are ready for retirement and other demands. During this time, kids may be preparing to start college and parents may need expensive nursing care. Consequently, our 40s prove...
by Don Gayhardt | Apr 4, 2018 | Budget, Finance, Income, Insurance, Investment, Money Management, Spending
One of the most crucial considerations when preparing for retirement remains the forms of insurance that will keep individuals and their nest eggs safe. Recently, high premiums have driven down the sales of long-term care insurance. This form of insurance provides...
by Don Gayhardt | Mar 7, 2018 | Budget, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Mortgage, Savings
Many people struggle to answer the question of whether or not they are ready to retire. Whether you have been saving for decades or working hard to catch up, it can be difficult to decide when it’s time to call it quits for good. Too often, people focus solely on the...