How defensive stocks workIf you’re still looking to invest amid the current craziness of the stock market right now, defensive stocks might be a strong option to consider.
Why you should start a 529 plan for your kidIf you want to keep educating your kids, a 529 plan is a fantastic option.
How asset allocation worksThe market is down 30% and if you didn’t pull your money, chances are you lost a lot. It’s the classic example of why you don’t want to be in only stock.
Coronavirus pandemic leads to staggering swings on Wall StreetFrom the cancellation of virtually every major sporting event to more confirmed cases popping up around the country, the coronavirus pandemic has taken center stage in th...
Art Van Furniture to close all stores: How did we get here?Warren-based furniture chain Art Van Furniture is planning to close all stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio.
How a new law allows more people to save for retirementThe Setting Up Every Community for Retirement Enhancement Act changes previous retirement laws because it gives more people the chance to save for retirement.
Fixed income: What is this alternative to stocks?You’re typically paid an interest rate semi-annually or quarterly. Most of them are taxable or you can go tax free.
What are ‘Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities,' a.k.a. ‘TIPS?’Another great investment for fixed income are Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.
Money Monday: Flood insurance -- do you need it?Here's what every homeowner needs to know about Flood Insurance:
Money Monday: What we should've learned from the 2008 financial crisisWhat the downturn should have taught us:
Money Monday: Combat-injured disabled veterans may be owedIf you are a combat-injured disabled veteran, Uncle Sam may owe you money in the form of a tax credit or refund.
Money Monday: Financial planning and life expectancyFor this week's Money Monday we will tackle the fact that most people underestimate how long they will live and therefore their financial planning is likely deficient.
Individual Retirement Accounts: Why they are much more complicated than you may realizeThis week's Money Monday focuses on Individual Retirement Accounts and why they are much more complicated than you may realize.
Money Monday: Prepaid vs. 529Maybe they'll earn a great scholarship or maybe they'll get a full ride for their football abilities. Most likely though, you're not saving enough for their college educa...
Money Monday: Disability insurance questions to askLife insurance is important to have, but disability insurance may be even more essential.
Money Monday: Investing MistakesWe all make mistakes but there are easy ways to avoid making them in terms of your investaments.
Equifax data breach: 71 million still don't know about hackThe Equifax hack is one of the most devastating of all time because it impacts roughly half of American adults -- 145 million people.
How to file consumer complaint for Equifax hack victimsMichigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced he has joined a multi-state investigation with over 40 other state Attorneys General and has signed on to a letter to Eq...
Importance of writing a will: How much work and trouble do you want to leave behind?It's one of the most important documents you should have, but less than half of all Americans actually have a will. If you die without one, the court will decide what hap...
