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Myths vs Facts: Debunking old wives’ tales and financial myths
While growing up, you probably heard many of the same old wives’ tales I did: if you keep making that face, it will freeze that way. Coffee stunts your growth (or makes hair grow on your chest). You can’t go swimming for 30 minutes after eating, or you will get cramps and drown. We’ve all heard them, and some, you may still believe. I’d like to dispel a few common financial myths.
There’s no time like now to plan for retirement
Want to retire in good financial shape? Here are some tried-and-true tips from local experts Kathy Rogers and Janera Harvey.
Here’s what to ask yourself at your next financial checkup
With everything going on in your life, why do you make time for your annual physical? Maybe your insurance covers it. Maybe you want to ensure you are in good physical shape and catch any potential problems early. I believe the same can be said for your financial health. To ensure you are in good financial condition and stay that way, you must take time for an annual financial review with a professional.
An Introvert’s Guide to Networking
What if all the advice we’ve heard about networking is wrong? What if it’s not about meeting strangers but about getting a better understanding of the existing network that’s already around you?
What is Identity Theft and Why Should You Care?
Identity theft is much more than just credit! For instance, someone gets a job using your information. They don’t withhold enough in taxes or they use your 4-year-old’s social security number. You file your tax return and IRS says you still owe money for that job they think you or your child has.
Whats new in the web design field
Ran has some great observations on current web design trends. There are some design trends that will date your website and others that are classy and get the message across, which is what you want to do. You need to balance trends with functionality. The tools we have today are so much better than in the past which put these features in the hands of nearly every web designer.
Indexed Universal Life: what it is, and why you should consider it
Most people have heard of the term and whole life insurance but are unfamiliar with indexed universal life insurance (IUL). Here are some key points about an IUL and why I often recommend them to my clients.
Tax Free Retirement Account – What it is and what it isn’t
Since I covered the basics of tax-free retirement accounts in this space, I have received several requests for additional information about TFRAs. I will answer a few of those questions here.
Ashburn, VA Bots & Facebook is Down
This week we had a couple of interesting things happen on the internet. Well, actually one interesting thing happened and the other interesting thing I just uncovered.
Cherishing, celebrating seniors
To a nursing home resident who rarely receives visitors, a simple chat, a small gift, and a heartfelt smile can mean the world. Andrea Cook and her sons, Dalton and Charlie, have seen firsthand how their mere presence can lift a senior’s spirits.
