Women now comprise nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and they now earn a higher percentage of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees compared to men. So how come women’s average retirement plan balances are just 60 percent of men’s average balances? No, it’s not because there was just a great shoe sale! CONTRIBUTING FACTORS Several […] READ MORE
In today’s market is the American Dream of home ownership still alive? With rising housing costs and a challenging economy one must ask themselves, what does the American Dream mean to me today and how can I achieve it? How do I pursue my dream? What to be aware of? Herein are key points to […] READ MORE
Monthly savings shouldn’t be the only consideration in determining whether to take advantage of today’s low rates. Mortgage rates seem to keep dropping week over week. How do you know if it makes sense to refinance? The question might be, how low can they go? The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is somewhere […] READ MORE
We all know enough to pay our bills on time and carry as little debt as possible, and most of the time, that is all that matters in your credit score. Yet other, smaller factors that many people aren’t aware of can cause your score to suffer. Small Unpaid Private Debts Many people pay their […] READ MORE
"Debt isn't a bad thing, just as long as you understand the differences between good debt and bad debt." READ MORE