CFP Board survey shows Americans remain optimistic despite mounting financial pressures Washington, D.C., March 16, 2012 – With the economy still shifting under their feet, Americans recognize that they have more responsibility than ever for their own financial security, including retirement, according to new research findings from Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. But …
Monthly Archive: March 2012
Mar 14
Setting Goals that Empower Your Financial Future
Setting Goals that Empower Your Financial Future Strategies for Creating Successful Financial Goals Washington, D.C., Mar. 14, 2012 – Dreams – whether they be of winning this month’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament or securing the presidential nomination – cannot be achieved without first setting goals. Establishing goals is paramount to accomplishing any successful endeavor, including …
Mar 12
Market may be up, but the scars of 2008 are fresh
Recently I was asked by The Associated Press about investors’ moods as we near the three year anniversary of the market bottom. Soon, I will be releasing some additional information relating to retirement on my blog. Read the article and my comments on www.Inforum.com at: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/353618/publisher_ID/1/
Mar 07
Does the mere existence of women help men with their finances?
Before my wife, Ann, and I got married we discussed our finances and budgeting. Being the money controlling person I was as a single man, I was very reluctant to have a joint bank account. Ann explained to me the benefits of a joint account, and that once we were married, we should handle our …