In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why it is important for both spouses to develop a fundamental understanding of your finances should something happen to the other spouse.
It’s a good idea to close redundant or unused accounts you do not consider necessary. Here are a few reasons why: If credit is easily available, you may be tempted to use it. Any impulsive purchases could quickly mount up and result in serious debt problems. Open accounts may be used fraudulently if your account…
This week on Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, and Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, who bring a discussion on the importance of both spouses being involved in the financial planning process, and how important it is for both spouses to plan for retirement should something happen to the other.
Your 20s 1. Living beyond your means. It’s tempting to splurge on gadgets, entertainment, and travel, but if you can’t pay for most of your wants up front, then you need to rein in your lifestyle, especially if you have student loans to repay. 2. Not paying yourself first. Save a portion of every paycheck first…
Henssler Principal and Senior Managing Associate Jennifer J. Thomas, CFP®, explains how Henssler Financial enables our clients to Live Ready for the direction life takes them.
One way is to call your existing lender and try to negotiate a lower rate. Often, the threat of losing a customer and the associated income from your finance charges can inspire a card company to accept a lower interest rate and keep the relationship. Negotiation is most effective if you have a stable payment…
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, describes how your time horizon and risk tolerance for investing are intricately linked, and what to do when time horizons change.
Buying a house? Lenders use formulas based on your gross monthly income, your housing expenses, and your long-term debt to determine how large of a mortgage you qualify for. Read all about it in this Question of the Week.
Henssler Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, describes how our clients gain peace of mind with the cohesive approach to financial planning we provide.
Making one debt payment instead of many may help you keep your debt under better control, but you may end up paying more in interest over time. We explain in this Question of the Week.
