It may not be what you think. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting How much will your family end up paying for college? Your household’s income may have less influence than you think – and some private colleges may be cheaper than you assume.
One Couple, Two Different Retirements?
After many years together, some retired spouses may find their daily routines far apart. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting When you see online ads or TV commercials about retirement planning, do they ever show baby boomer couples arguing? No. After all, retirement planning is about the pursuit of a happy outcome – a fun and emotionally rewarding “second …
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Why Retirees Need Good Credit Scores
Careers & businesses end, but the need to borrow remains. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting We spend much of our adult lives working, borrowing, and buying. A good credit score is our ally along the way. It retains its importance when we retire.
Keep Calm, Stay Invested
Expect more volatility, but avoid letting the headlines alter your plans. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting Recent headlines have disturbed what was an unusually calm stock market. The political uproar in Washington may continue for weeks or months, and it could mean significant, ongoing turbulence for Wall Street.
Beware of Emotions Affecting Your Money Decisions
Today’s impulsive moves could breed tomorrow’s regrets. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting When emotions and money intersect, the effects can be financially injurious. Emotions can cause us to overreact – or not act at all when we should.
What Are Your Odds of Being Audited?
They are low unless you show the I.R.S. some conspicuous “red flags” on your return. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting Fewer than 1% of Americans have their federal taxes audited. The percentage has declined recently due to Internal Revenue Service budget cuts. In 2016, just 0.7% of individual returns were audited (1 of every 143). That compares to …
The Rough Consequences of Not Saving for Retirement
Do you really want to risk facing these potential outcomes? Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting Saving for retirement may seem a thankless task. But you may be thanking yourself later. Putting away a percentage of one’s income, money that could be used for any number of bills or luxuries, is a sacrifice made in the present in order …
The Importance of Financial Literacy
Too few Americans understand personal finance fundamentals. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting If only money came with instructions. If it did, the route toward wealth would be clear and direct. Unfortunately, many people have inadequate financial knowledge, and for them, the path is more obscure.
Insurance and Investments
A good financial strategy is not just about “making money;” it is also about protection. Provided by Reeve Conover – Conover Consulting Some people mistake investing for financial planning. Their “financial strategy” is an investing strategy, in which they chase the return and focus on the yield of their portfolio. As they do so, they miss the big picture.