The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has found itself at the center of recent political controversy in Washington. As a result, many Americans may find themselves wondering more about this federal agency and what its role may be in protecting consumers. Background The 2007 credit and loan crisis is often viewed as being the direct… Read More
As business owners and managers, we are always searching for ways to improve our business. But too often, we spend an enormous amount of time putting out the fire of the day or hour and not focusing on what matters. All of our knee-jerk reactions to the things we don’t want in our business end… Read More
Divorce can be a lengthy process that may strain your finances and leave you feeling out of control. But with the right preparation, you can protect your interests, take charge of your future, and save yourself time and money. You certainly never expected divorce when you cut the wedding cake–you and your spouse planned on… Read More
This month we are going back to the basics with a refresher on the topic of asset allocation. If you are not an investment advisor, it may be a term you are unfamiliar with, especially if you don’t engage with an advisor to manage your assets. You won’t hear asset allocation discussed much on CNBC… Read More
I am the baby in my family. My sibling was born a little less than a year before I was, and we have been inseparable our whole lives. My name is Sarah Grace, my sibling’s name is Mackey Advisors. Our mother, Mackey McNeill, created Mackey Advisors 31 years ago. To this day the smell of… Read More
Money is a fact of our everyday lives and in order to live happy, prosperous lives we must be financially literate. Sadly, the data tells us that as a society we are not properly preparing ourselves or our children. This means every day money creates unnecessary stress in our lives and our relationships. Here are… Read More
Three years ago, on March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. While several substantial provisions don’t take effect until 2014, many of the Act’s requirements already have been implemented, including: Insurance policies must allow young adults up to age 26 to remain covered on their parent’s health insurance. Insurers… Read More
reposted from Yahoo Financeby: Lisa ScherzerApril 16, 2013 Financial blunders are made all the time and everywhere – at the grocery store, at the bank, in the housing market, in the stock market, with your children’s allowance. Some stem from a lack of knowledge or awareness, while others are the result of human behavior that… Read More
Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. That’s where financial planning comes in. Financial planning is a process that can help you reach your goals by… Read More
reposted from: FoxBusiness.comby: Andrea MuradApril 12, 2013 The retirement equation isn’t looking good for baby boomers right now. “Boomers have weathered many challenges in a short period of time: the financial crisis, high unemployment, rising medical costs and supporting aging parents and adult children,” says Pat O’Connell, executive vice president of the Ameriprise Advisor Group…. Read More