Should We Pay Off Our Mortgage Before Retirement?
Our experts focus on a case study of a couple considering paying off their mortgage before they retire.
Our experts focus on a case study of a couple considering paying off their mortgage before they retire.
On both Monday and Tuesday, the markets saw light trading while the Consumer Price Index showed consumer prices increased 0.2% in February. The core CPI, which excludes energy and food, ticked up 0.2%, twice what economists were expecting. Midweek investors showed their concern over the rising dollar. On Friday, Commerce Department data showed the third and final fourth-quarter GDP reading remained at 2.2%, though shy of an expected uptick to 2.4%. The final University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index registered a reading of 93, well above the preliminary 91.2, but down from February’s 95.4 reading.
Gene W. Henssler, Ph.D., was inducted to the Coles College of Business Hall of Fame at Kennesaw State University.
Kennesaw’s Student Managed Investment Fund wins first place at the G.A.M.E Forum investment competition.
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® discusses what to do with extra income: pay down debt or invest. Read the Article
Even after a divorce, life insurance is still valuable protection for yourself and your family. Learn why in this week’s Insurance Tip.
When you reach 70½, you may face tax issues that could result in significant penalties if not addressed. We explain in this Tax Tip.
Our experts focus on a case study of a young family deciding whether to pay down their student loans early or save for a future down payment.
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, takes a look at deciding when seniors should begin taking Social Security benefits. Read the Article
If you are self-employed or a small business owner, your retirement plan needs differ from those of large employers. Learn your options in this week’s Business Tip.