A recent survey used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine the average “Living wage” for each state. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain reviews the most expensive and least expensive states to live in. PAUL, FOR THE STUDY, HOW WAS A “LIVING WAGE” CALCULATED? The study used the 50/30/20 budgeting rule — which…
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Usually when we financial planners speak of financial independence, we’re referring to “retirement.” However, I strongly believe that the range of financial decisions that come with attaining adulthood (often accompanied by graduation around the same time) are just as critical – if not more so – than planning for retirement. After all, the foundational choices…
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With tax season behind us, a viewer asks, “How long should I keep my tax records?” Well, for that matter, let’s ask our Moneyman – Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation – how long should we keep all of our financial records? PAUL, LET’S START WITH TAX RETURNS, HOW LONG DO WE NEED TO…
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The HBO smash series, Game of Thrones, is a medieval soap opera featuring dragons and knights and zombies, but our Moneyman – Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain – says the story has plenty of analogies to valuable financial lessons, this week on WBIR. PAUL, THIS SHOULD BE FUN, WHAT IS YOUR #1 FINANCIAL LESSON…
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This week, we’ve got another viewer question for our Moneyman, Paul Fain – president of Asset Planning Corporation. Wayne asks: “How can parents give their children a solid foundation in lifelong saving and investing?” PAUL, WAYNE RAISES A GOOD POINT, PARENTS ARE SUPPOSED TO TEACH LIFE LESSONS… He does: “we teach our kids so many…
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The first quarter of 2019 is in the books. How did your investments perform? Our Moneyman, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, reviews the Q1 tale of the tape. PAUL, LAST YEAR WAS FORGETTABLE FOR INVESTORS, HOW ARE WE FARING SO FAR IN 2019? Best Quarter in a Decade: U.S. Stocks 14% Foreign…
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Dear Brother and Sister, Recently I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Caring and Coping caregiver workshop put on by Alzheimer’s Tennessee. I want to share with you some of the things I learned. We have to learn to live in her reality now. She is not going to remember what she…
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If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s or another illness, taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for them and you. Being a caregiver can take so much out of you mentally, physically, and emotionally, but there are things you can do to reduce…
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What are the 6 behaviors that predict future wealth? Our moneyman, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, joins us now to share the traits of people who know how to build financial security. PAUL, LET’S DIVE IN, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEHAVIORS OF GOOD WEALTH CREATORS? 1. Planning: Goal-setting and future orientation. 2. Responsibility:…
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Criminals tend to choose the easiest targets and awareness is the first step to prevention. Here are the top 10 most common financial scams to watch for! 1. IRS Impersonation – Scammers claim an individual owes back taxes and penalties and threatens arrest or home foreclosure unless the person pays immediately. 2. Robocalls…
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