Wealth

Strategies For Protecting Threatened Wealth

March 13, 2019
Gray Divorce, Wealth, Women

Every 10 seconds a Boomer turns 60 years old. Gray divorce is what many boomers face. Among U.S. adults over age 50, the divorce rate has doubled since 1994. Contrary to expectations, long term marriages are not immune to divorce and the largest increase (55%) is in first time marriages of over 20 years. With transition and the uncertainty… Read More

1 in 3 parents will help their kids pay off student loans

July 28, 2018
Finances, Wealth

One third of parents say that they will help their child pay back some or all of their student loans, according to a recent survey by College Ave Student Loans.Student loan debt has skyrocketed to $1.5 trillion in the U.S.Parents should make sure that they're balancing their long-term financial goals with helping their children finance higher education, advisors… Read More

9 Expert Tips For Negotiating an Alimony Settlement

July 22, 2018
Divorce, Finances, Gray Divorce, Wealth, Women

Second only to child custody, alimony is one of the most contentious and difficult-to-navigate processes in any divorce. When two people are splitting up, particularly when that split is acrimonious, the last thing either of them wants to discuss is the prospect of giving money to each other. But, the topic has to be dealt with and the only… Read More

Early Warning Signs: Impact of Aging on Financial Decision Making

July 5, 2018
Divorce, Finances, Investments, Wealth, Women

IT IS INEVITABLE that people will see a decline in their financial skills and decision-making ability as they age. No one is exempt: Everyone experiences normal cognitive aging in their later years, which in turn affects various financial skills. The degree of cognitive decline and its effect on specific financial skills varies by… Read More

Your Brain on Money

July 5, 2018
Finances, Investments, Wealth

Your Money & Your Brain by Jason Zweig looks at neuroeconomics, which is research using brain activity, economics, and behavioral psychology to study how we make decisions.

The main focal point is how the brain affects financial decisions but it’s obvious the material goes… Read More

Survive your boomerang kids without depleting your retirement savings

May 24, 2018
Finances, Investments, Wealth

How to Be the CFO of Your Financial Household

May 11, 2018
Finances, Wealth, Women

Consider it a promotion. From now on, you are more than a humble household money manager, a bill payer and a check writer.Instead, you are the chief financial officer of your household. You're the CFO of your finances, the C-suite executive of your personal capital. No corner office is required, but you're welcome to make business cards if you'd… Read More