Despite the potential long-term benefits of reviewing personal finances on an annual basis, it seems that many Americans still don’t make it a priority to do so. Have you already taken steps to give yourself a fresh financial start next year? It’s still not too late to begin. Aim Higher for Retirement Today, workers are […]
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Sometimes people put off saving for retirement because so many other things seem to get in the way. Do you find yourself among them? If so, try to overcome the urge to procrastinate and start saving as soon as possible. When it comes to investing for long-term goals, time can be a powerful ally. Time […]
It’s a common misconception to think of bonds as “plain vanilla” investments that are appropriate only for certain types of people, such as financially conservative retirees. But in reality, bond investments may have the potential to add stability to a portfolio and help reduce overall investment risk — regardless of your age or financial outlook. […]
(For the quarter ended December 31, 2014.) Autumn’s twists and turns did not deflect the stock market from its upward climb. When the dust settled on New Year’s Eve, the S&P 500 ended up more than 4% on the quarter and more than 11% on the year, despite sharp dips in mid-October and mid-December. The NASDAQ […]
The latest report on college costs published by the College Board indicted that, although college costs still increased more than general inflation in the past year, the increase in tuition and fees for the 2014-2015 academic year will be lower than the average annual increases in the past five years, the past 10 years, and […]
The answer is simple: enough to ensure that if you (or a covered family member) get sick or injured, you’re not footing the entire medical bill on your own.If you receive health insurance through your employer, your choices are limited. Some employers will offer plans from multiple health insurance providers, but most limit their offerings […]
Marriage affects your finances in many ways, including your ability to build wealth, plan for retirement, plan your estate, and capitalize on tax and insurance-related benefits. There are, however, two important caveats. First, same-sex marriages are recognized for federal income and estate tax reporting purposes. However, each state determines its own rules for state taxes, […]
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging life event. In the face of the many possible adjustments divorce entails, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.Here’s a look at each type of coverage: [images style=”1″ image=”http%3A%2F%2Frebelfinancialllc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FDivorce-Decree-250×166.jpg” width=”250″ align=”right” top_margin=”20″ bottom_margin=”20″ left_margin=”20″ right_margin=”20″ alt_text=”Divorce%20Decree” full_width=”Y”] Auto If there is a change in auto ownership, […]
The care of special-needs children continues into their adult years, and may survive the passing of their parents.The care choices are wide ranging—family, health-care aides, special-care facilities, day programs and group homes. However, your child’s specific needs and your available financial resources may dictate which is appropriate for your situation. [images style=”2″ image=”http%3A%2F%2Frebelfinancialllc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FSpecial-Needs-Smile-250×258.jpg” width=”250″ align=”left” […]