I'll be speaking to the Southlake Chamber of Commerce WIN (Women in Networking) meeting at 11:30 am on Wednesday, August 26. Women have unique opportunities and challenges with money! Women tend to live longer and earn less than men, but according to some recent studies may actually be better … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
2nd income analysis
If you're like many folks right now, you may be trying to determine if having a stay-at-home spouse go back to work would be beneficial to your financial situation. The answer is not always clear-cut, so you want to make sure you do the math. A second-income analysis involves an evaluation of … [Read more...]
Couples, Investing, and Risk
It's pretty common for spouses to be at different points on the risk tolerance spectrum. If you're one of these couples, you know that these differences can have varying effects on the relationship and your investing behavior. Sometimes, the more conservative spouse just completely delegates … [Read more...]
Early Retirees & Health Insurance
Thinking about retiring early? As part of the decision, you've got to calculate whether you'll have enough retirement income to meet your needs. While adding up the costs of customary living expenses, utilities, and an occasional vacation, don't forget to include another important retirement … [Read more...]