As you send your child off to college, you probably have a lot of things on your mind, such as whether your child will eat right and get enough sleep, how to pay tuition, and what to do with that empty bedroom. And although insurance may seem like a low priority, there are some important issues you … [Read more...]
November Personal Finance Newsletter
The November personal finance newsletter is now available. It includes information 2011 retirement plan contribution limits -- most are unchanged, but if you're right on the edge of having too much income to make Roth IRA contributions, you should check out the slightly increased income phase-out … [Read more...]
Keller Free Financial Workshop
How much insurance do you really need? It can often seem challenging to get an objective answer to this question. On Tuesday, October 19, at 6:30 pm, I will be presenting a free personal finance workshop at the Keller Public Library on life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care … [Read more...]
When an Insurance Company Fails
Last week I attended the Financial Planning Association annual symposium in Dallas, and one of the speakers was Bart Boles, executive director for Texas' insurance guaranty association. He shared the association's processes when an insurance company fails, and how we as the consumer would likely be … [Read more...]