Compounding is the principle on which most great fortunes are built, and it’s far more powerful than you might imagine. … [Read more...] about Video: Why Compounding Is So Powerful
Eight Steps to Take When Your Identity is Stolen
Identity theft is becoming much more commonplace. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans experience some form of identity theft each year. If you are a victim of this crime, you should take the following steps: 1. Contact your financial planner (Crimmins Wealth … [Read more...] about Eight Steps to Take When Your Identity is Stolen
Thinking About Using a Health Savings Account?
Many of you have heard of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) but may not have given them much thought. An HSA allows a health plan participant to save money in their account tax-free to pay for or reimburse themselves for qualified health care expenses. Your contributions are tax-deductible (or pre-tax … [Read more...] about Thinking About Using a Health Savings Account?
VIDEO: Why Investing and Politics Don’t Mix
It can be tempting as an investor to let our political opinions influence our decisions. But it's a dangerous strategy. Statistics show it really doesn’t make much difference which party is in power. Even though it might look like an easy way to make money it’s not. As David Booth has said, Vote … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Why Investing and Politics Don’t Mix
How to Cut the Cord and Save Money
I have been talking about doing it for over a year now – cutting the cable cord. Frankly, I avoided it because my email was tied to my cable provider and I was just too lazy to change it. However, one day the cable company did me a favor. My email stopped working. I called several times being put … [Read more...] about How to Cut the Cord and Save Money
How Much Impact Does the President Have on Stocks?
The anticipation building up to elections often brings with it questions about how financial markets will respond. But the outcome of an election is only one of many inputs to the market. Our interactive exhibit examines market and economic data for nearly 100 years of US presidential terms and … [Read more...] about How Much Impact Does the President Have on Stocks?