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Emergency Fund Check-In

April 24, 2022

Emergency Fund Check-in

In the last two years, we have seen wide ranges in our monthly spending. Two years ago, many people saw their savings increase as they stopped commuting and going out due to COVID-19. When interest rates dropped, individuals lowered their monthly housing costs by refinancing their mortgage.  A year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, Featured Posts, News, Your Finances Tagged With: budgeting, cash flow, emergency fund, personal finance

Quoted on BankRate about Roth IRAs and emergency funds

April 30, 2010

When you're juggling creating an emergency fund and saving for retirement, it's important to be aware of your options.   BankRate.com reporter Teri Cettina recently interviewed me about using a Roth IRA as a back-up to your primary emergency fund.  A Roth IRA should not be your primary emergency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, News, Our Advice in the News, Retirement, Your Finances Tagged With: emergency fund, Roth IRA, saving for retirement

July 2009 Newsletter

July 1, 2009

The July 2009 newsletter is now available online.  It reviews some blog information on FDIC insurance limits, establishing an emergency fund, and down market estate planning opportunities.  It also covers new information on whether or not you should refinance your mortgage and considerations in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, Estate Planning, Featured Posts, Investing, Legislative Changes, News, Newsletters, Taxes, Your Finances Tagged With: diversifying your investments, emergency fund, estate planning, FDIC insurance, Investing, mortgage refinance, should I refinance?

10 Tools to Build an Emergency Fund

June 22, 2009

So, you know you need an emergency fund.  You've been trying to build one, but just can't seem to get there. The percentage of people living paycheck to paycheck ranges depending on who’s surveying from 47% (Careerbuilder 2008 survey) to 71% (American Payroll Association 2008 survey).  This issue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, Featured Posts, News, Your Finances Tagged With: budgeting, budgeting and saving, cash flow, emergency fund, paycheck

Emergency Fund

November 2, 2008

In times of crisis, you don't want to be shaking pennies out of a piggy bank. Having a financial safety net in place can ensure that you're protected when a financial emergency arises. One way to accomplish this is by setting up a cash reserve, a pool of readily available funds that can help you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting and Saving, Debt Management, Your Finances Tagged With: cash reserve, CD, emergency fund, money market

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Got questions about the new deductions for seniors, tips, overtime and car loans? Here’s what readers have been asking—and the answers—about those, as well as other updated tax provisions.
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Main Office:

1692 Keller Parkway
Keller, TX 76248

Ph: 817-993-0401
Fax: 817-993-0002

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2626 Cole Avenue, 3rd floor
Dallas, TX 75201

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