Wondering if bond investments should be an integral part of your portfolio? Below are some common questions regarding investing in bonds. What are bonds? Bonds are simply IOUs. By buying a bond, you are in effect, making a loan.  In return, the borrower (or issuer) agrees to make interest payments to you at a fixed

This morning we have a “viewer” question about 529 College Savings Plans…are they the best way to save for college? Let’s ask our Money Man, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain.  PAUL, WE KNOW THAT COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE, REALLY EXPENSIVE, WHAT IS THE CURRENT PRICE TAG FOR A 4-YEAR DEGREE? The College Board’s average cost

Deal or No Deal? Let’s talk what everyone’s talking about, the trade war with China and tariffs. What is the bottom line –the impact on your money? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, joins us again this morning with your Sunday Money. PAUL, LET’S START WITH BASIC QUESTIONS: WHY IS THERE A TRADE WAR

You may have heard the term “Impact Investing” – which is a term for investing based on things like social or environmental values. While putting money into investments that do good is growing in popularity, is it smart for your money? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us again with his financial planning advice.  

A viewer, Caitlin, asks: “I’m a recent college graduate, should I start saving for retirement or pay off my student loans?” Our moneyman, Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation, has the answer with 5 tips for your Sunday Money. PAUL, FOR NEW GRADUATES THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION: PAY DEBT OR START INVESTING? 56%

What do real financial planners study? A few weeks ago, I was on the organizing task force of the Financial Planning Association’s Retreat Conference. Five certified financial planners from Tennessee were among the 400 attendees described as the “Thinkers, Thought Leaders & Change Makers” of the financial planning profession. The opening keynote address was a