Mulling Over Money Matters
October is Financial Planning Month, and having a solid financial plan is more than just investments and savings. Preparing for all life stages, including death, is an important part of your financial planning to support family and friends who care about (and may provide care for) you. Regardless of whether you are a “send me gently into that good night” or a “balls to the wall, I’m squeezing out every last second” sort of person, there are some things that read more
Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Francine – The alternative rock genre tells us to “batten down the hatches” and they are spot on this year. Hurricane season runs from about August 20th through about October 10th and while this year’s season started out earlier than previous years, it has decided to spread out its resources and head towards the finish line with a bang (or three tropical whooshes, as the case may be today). Whether it’s rain, wind, or storm read more
We’re all familiar with how buying shares of stock in a company represents ownership in that company. We buy a share, the company gets a little infusion of cash, and we are now owners along with everyone else who bought shares of that company. When a company is small or just starting out, they need to get a little more creative in order to keep the lights on. Some companies start in a garage to keep overhead down and other read more