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April 2009 Newsletter

April 6, 2009

The April 2009 newsletter is now available online.  It includes an update on market conditions, plus information on the Cobra subsidy, writing off worthless securities on your taxes, an estate planning pitfall to avoid, a conversation for parents about saving for retirement vs. college, and a how-to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, College Funding, Debt Management, Estate Planning, Investing, Legislative Changes, Newsletters, Retirement, Taxes Tagged With: budgeting and saving, college, estate planning, Investing, market update, Retirement, worthless securities

To Will or Not to Will

April 6, 2009

Catchy title, isn't it?  To Will or Not to Will. I would love to take credit for it, but it all goes to the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Texas. When you do as a resident of Texas, if you don't have a will, the state of Texas has one for you.  It's possible that the state's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Taxes Tagged With: community property, estate planning, wills

Retirement V. College

April 3, 2009

So many parents struggle with the dilemma of whether they should prioritize saving for kids' college or their own retirement.  Some parents believe that children benefit the most from being responsible for their own college funding through personal work, savings, scholarships, and borrowing to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, College Funding, Featured Posts, News, Retirement, Your Finances Tagged With: college, education funding, financial priorities, Retirement

Detail on COBRA subsidy

April 3, 2009

If you've lost your job since September 1 of last year, you'll want to read this post.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Act) provides COBRA premium assistance, which offers a temporary 65% reduction in COBRA premiums for eligible beneficiaries. This new provision will affect former … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Legislative Changes, News Tagged With: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, COBRA, health insurance, Stimulus bill

March Monthly Newsletter

March 9, 2009

The March monthly newsletter is now out.  It includes information on current economic conditions, how to create your own Equity Indexed Annuity, figuring out if your insurance company is secure, Roth IRA conversions, and the Making Work Pay tax credit.  To view it, click here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Investing, Legislative Changes, Newsletters, Retirement, Taxes Tagged With: economy, equity indexed annuity, insurance company stability, Making Work Pay tax credit, Roth IRA conversion

Interview with Channel 11’s Joel Thomas

February 24, 2009

See my interview with Channel 11's Joel Thomas on the day of the Your Money Bus tour.  We talked about the importance of saving and planning for how you want to live now and in the future.  Coverage of the Your Money Bus tour was included as part of their Surviving 09 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, News, Our Advice in the News

The Stimulus Act and You

February 18, 2009

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the 2009 "Stimulus Act"). The legislation carries a projected cost of $787 billion, and contains hundreds of provisions. Key provisions that may be relevant to you include: New Making Work … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, College Funding, Featured Posts, Legislative Changes, News, Taxes, Your Finances Tagged With: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, AMT, COBRA, Credit for First Time Home Buyers, Hope Credit, legislation, small business, Stimulus bill, tax on unemployment benefits, Taxes

Free Financial Advice Bus Tour in D-FW

February 6, 2009

Mark your calendars for February 23 from 11:30 to 1:30.  The national Your Money Bus tour will be making a stop at a place near and dear to my heart – Southlake Central Market.  Local financial advisors, including me, will be there to answer your financial questions at no charge. We’re all keenly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, Debt Management, News, Seminars & Events Tagged With: Central Market, debt, free financial advice, Kiplingers, NAPFA, savings, TD Ameritrade, your money bus

February 2009 Newsletter

February 5, 2009

The February 2009 KFP newsletter is now available.  The topics for this month are: What to do when your employer stops matching your 401(k), working during retirement, college costs update, and your credit score.  There's also some information on the Your Money Bus tour stop in D-FW.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, College Funding, Investing, News, Newsletters, Retirement, Your Finances Tagged With: 401(k), college costs, credit scores, employer matching, mortgages, retirement planning, working during retirement, Your Money Bus tour

Working During Retirement

February 5, 2009

Planning on working during retirement? If so, you're not alone. An increasing number of employees nearing retirement plan to work at least some period of time during their retirement years. Why work during retirement? Clearly, if you work during retirement, you'll be earning money and relying less … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, News, Retirement Tagged With: medicare, Retirement, social security, working during retirement

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