College Savings Plan Iowa 529 Ranks High Among Nation
Each year Morningstar researches and ranks college 529 plans across the nation. For people who live in Iowa, it is good to know that...
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Laura West
Does It Pay To Be Nice?
A recent study conducted at Kansas State University by George Nabeshima linked five common personality traits with net worth levels. The...
Laura West
The Fading Summer Job
Less and less teens are finding summer work to keep busy during the summer break. Generally during a recession the number of employed...
Laura West
Do You Worry About Your Finances Too Much?
Do you find yourself worrying about your finances? If so, you are not alone. According to many studies the top stressor among adults is...
Laura West
Avoid Vacation Home Tax Traps
Buying a vacation home can be an exciting step for people, but buyer beware of potential traps associated with this tricky tax situation....
Laura West
Protecting Against Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a serious threat facing many older people and those who love and care for them. According to the National Center on Elder...
Laura West
How To Raise Financially Savvy Kids
We often hear our clients talk about how difficult it is to teach their kids about managing money. Maybe this article by Forbes can help...
Abby Belvin
How Does Your Net Worth Measure Up?
Check out this article “The Typical American's Net Worth By Age: Here's Where You Stand”. It compares household net worth by age as...
Laura West
Buying a Boat
I don’t know about you, but during the cold winter months I drum up all kinds of ideas relating to sun and fun. One idea that comes up...
Laura West
Are You Missing Out On Free Money By Maxing Out Your 401k Early In The Year?
People with high income and/or who max out their 401k plan early in the year could be missing out on free employer matching...
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