Financial Newsletter: November 2016

Expensive Recalls Over the last few years, product recalls have dominated news cycles. Whether it was faulty car parts or contaminated peanut butter, recalls have affected consumers and businesses everywhere. Given that many companies that have undergone a recall are...

Dealing with Identity Theft

About 7 percent of Americans over the age of 16 are victims of identity theft every year. There is a strong possibility that, at some point, your identity will be stolen. While everyone hopes it will never happen to them, it’s always best to be prepared. Here are the...

Financial Newsletter: October 2016

Middle-Class Earnings Move Forward A recent release from the Census Department reports that, six years into the economic recovery, the middle class has finally seen household earnings increase. Though the reports are generally viewed to show that the middle class is...

Buying versus Leasing a Car

Purchasing a Car: Buying vs. Leasing When shopping for a car, the choice to buy or lease can be confusing. Take a look at the benefits of both options to see which is a better fit for your lifestyle—and your finances. Buying Full Ownership: Once your loans are paid...

10 Financial Lessons from Bill Gates

10 Financial Lessons from Bill Gates Bill Gates is full of pithy quotes about business, technology and ambition. As the richest man in the world, he knows a thing or two about money. Here are 10 famous Bill Gates quotes interpreted as financial advice. “It’s fine to...

Financial Newsletter: September 2016

What Determines Future Success? Fall is just around the corner and students of all ages are back in the classroom. For high school upperclassmen, the new year means constant reminders that high GPA and ACT/SAT scores are the key to future success. But how much do...

Warning Signs for Seniors Living Alone

Warning Signs for Seniors Living Alone Many seniors will do anything to continue living in their current home, even convincing their friends and family that they are able to continue doing so when their health prevents them. Although you should respect the wishes of...

For Better Investing Think Like a Woman

For Better Investing, Think Like a Women STUDIES HAVE FOUND THAT WOMEN’S RETURNS TEND TO OUTPACE MEN’S, BUT WOMEN OFTEN GET A BAD RAP WHEN IT COMES TO INVESTING. LEVERAGE THE NATURAL APPROACH THAT ALLOWS MANY WOMEN TO SUCCEED AT INVESTING. Warren Buffett has said that...

Financial Newsletter – August 2016

Making Augmented Marketing a Reality Augmented reality (technology that combines computer-generated images with elements gathered from real-life surroundings) once seemed like a futuristic improbability from a science fiction film. Many modern technological...