In honor of Presidents’ weekend, we took a look at the Presidents and Founding Fathers whose faces grace our currency, to see what we can learn from them about money. Interestingly enough, in the case of many of them and despite the fact that they are all respected leaders, the lessons on personal finance to […]
Getting Your Financial House in Order
‘Tis the season for making resolutions, and some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are getting organized, budgeting and saving more. Although most make these commitments with the best of intentions, the truth is fewer than 40% of resolutions will be kept for even the next six months. If you have resolved to improve […]
When There’s A Will There’s a Way
The world was rocked last week with news of the death of American music icon Aretha Franklin. Known as the Queen of Soul, Aretha leaves behind a strong legacy with songs that will go on forever. But what of the legacy that she left for her family? Aretha Franklin joins a long list of icons, […]
How Much Home Can I Afford?
This article by Ryan Zacharczyk, CFP®, MBA originally appeared at O’Brien Realty. Buying a home is the biggest purchase most people will make during their lifetime. In addition, taking on a liability (mortgage) payment for as long as 30-years can cause many first-time home buyers sleepless nights. However, purchasing a home not only instills a […]
Budgeting for the Holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching. My house is already abuzz with talk of Wish Lists, and I could probably wallpaper my entire home with the Black Friday catalogs and advertisements that I have received. And while the [grand] children’s heads might be filled with visions of dancing sugarplums, it’s likely that you are considering […]
