It is one of the most vexing questions in day-to-day money management…how much should I tip? It’s not always clear how much we should tip – or IF we should tip. Here’s a Q&A on the topic with Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain: PAUL, GIVE US A PRIMER ON MODERN...
Cash Flow Planning
New Year Resolution: The 50/20/30 Budget
Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation recently joined Brittany Bade at WBIR television for a Q&A discussing your New Year’s Resolutions. Starting a budget consistently ranks near the top of New Year’s Resolutions. But we all know what happens...
Knoxville News Sentinel: Financial Stocking Stuffers
As you pull down the stockings with care to see if St. Nicholas was there, I will stuff some stuff to make you aware. There are still five business days in 2016 to make last-minute changes to your personal financial plan. If your blessings exceed your needs, you can...
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
With Black Friday upon us, many shoppers will be pulling out their credit cards – probably at 4 a.m. when retail doors open! It begs the question: do you manage debt or does debt manage you? What is “good” debt versus “bad” debt? APC president Paul Fain recently...
Monday Money – Holiday Spending
When it comes to holiday spending, you truly need to make a list and check it twice! How can you avoid financial stress during the holiday season? Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation recently appeared on WBIR with some holiday spending tips for your...
Monday Money: 10 Ways to Improve Your Spending Plan
Let’s face it, many of us buy a lot of….stuff we don’t need. In a typical month, hundreds of dollars may be slipping out of your checking account wastefully. So how can we shop less, save more, and just be more fiscally responsible? Certified Financial Planner Paul...
WBIR Sunday Money – Financial Difficulty
What do you say to someone who is experiencing financial difficulty? It is tough to see a dear friend or loved one in distress. Paul Fain, President of Asset Planning Corporation appeared Sunday on WBIR, Knoxville’s NBC affiliate to look at your money and your...
The Costs of Pet Ownership
It is always good to know the financial commitment of owning a pet BEFORE you make the commitment. The old song asks, “How much is that doggie in the window?” Well, let’s ask Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation to weigh in on dog ownership and our...
Knoxville News Sentinel: Plans Sometimes Do Go Awry
"The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley (oft go astray)," quoted from a Robert Burns poem, is often used to describe the futility of making detailed plans when our ability to execute said plans is uncertain. Market volatility can certainly trigger...
Your Financial Hot Mess is Not Special
In bygone days, the term "hot mess" referred to a soldier's meal. My father-in-law would have coveted a hot mess as he crawled across Europe in the winter of 1944. On one cold night, he was hiding from a Panzer tank patrol in the bottom of an outhouse latrine, but...