Archive for February, 2009

Filling Your Financial First Aid Kit

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Today I am sharing an article written by a friend a colleague Carol Friedhoff.
The number one worry that people have is money. Next, they worry about relationships and health. Guess what? Money affects both relationships and health. So, here is a fun-filled first aid kit to come to your rescue.
Key – The first item in [...]

Are You Paying Too Much For Health Insurance?

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Almost everyone knows how important health insurance is, but with rising costs, not everyone can afford it. Generally, high deductible health plans (HDHP) provide insurance that is far less expensive than other plans. If you combine the tax savings of the Health Savings Account (HSA) with the lower premiums of the HDHP, you may be [...]

Is Social Media Changing The Way We Do Businss?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

In the past six months I have taken an active interest in learning about various social media programs.  My original intent was to promote my financial planning business but it has evolved into much more.  There is no question that social media such as Linked In, Facebook and Twitter have become excellent tools for business, [...]

6-Pack Of Beer – Good Investment?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

I’m not sure who the original author is, but this joke is floating around the internet. If you invested in the companies below you may not find this amusing, but I thought it was funny. Although a joke, it is a great reminder of the importance of diversifying your portfolio. I’m curious if the numbers [...]

Does your advisor put your interests first?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Here's an audio file you must hear before you hire a financial advisor.  It's a brief recording about how advisors are paid.
Your Best Interests PSA