Most of us have “digital assets”; in fact, there are 271 million North American Internet users. However, many times planning for digital assets is overlooked, even when it involves financial or business assets. Certified Financial Planner and Money Man Paul Fain...
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Top 5 Questions About 529 Savings Plans
Saving for future education expenses is one of the most common financial goals. Whether the beneficiary is a child, a grandchild, or other family member. The preferred “vehicle” for those savings – the type of account – has certainly changed with tax laws and times....
Will a Part-Time Job Affect My Social Security Benefits?
I'm retired and thinking about getting a part-time job, how will that effect my social security benefits? Our money man, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, answers this question this week on Sunday Money. THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION FOR ANY RETIREE WANTING TO WORK...
Real Financial Planning or Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
“It just goes to show you, it's always something — if it ain't one thing, it's another.” real financial planning Remember Roseanna Roseannadanna? Gilda Radner’s Saturday Night Live character was the Weekend Update consumer affairs reporter with the catch phrase: “What...
How Did Investments Perform in the Second Quarter of 2019?
The second quarter of 2019 is in-the-books for investors…how did you do? Paul Fain, certified financial planner and president of Asset Planning Corporation, discusses the results for investors this week on WBIR. THE MONTH OF MAY WAS LOUSY, BUT HOW DID THE MARKET RALLY...
How Should I Invest? – 2019 Trends in Investing Survey
The “2019 Trends in Investing Survey” was published earlier this month in the Journal of Financial Planning. Our Money Man, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, joins us now to review the survey’s findings. ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY, WHAT ARE FINANCIAL ADVISERS...
Do You Need a Trust for Your Estate Plan?
Do I need a trust? Even if one’s financial life is fairly uncomplicated, whether you are 28 or 88 years old, everyone should have an estate plan for their stuff. But do you need a trust? Paul Fain, certified financial planner at Asset Planning Corporation, answers...
How Much Should You Save for College?
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...
Trade War with China: Deal or No Deal?
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...
Can You Make A Social Impact With Your Investments?
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...