Do your finances control you?

The “tiger by the tail”? Huh? What’s that phrase got to do with my personal financial ideas and situation? A bunch actually, a whole bunch to be sure. Over my 34 years of being a financial counselor, most people I’ve found let their finances grab or control them...

The tax man is coming!

The tax man is around the corner; look!  Do you see him?  Hide everyone, hide! Nonsense, don’t fear the “tax man”, aka the IRS.  April 15th is coming soon and the 2012 tax return needs to be filed unless an extension is in place which moves the date to October 15th of...

Budgeting gets a “bad rap”

Budgeting gets a “bad rap”.  Poor, poor Mr. Budget!  He has the worst reputation that an intangible object or concept could ever have.  Everyone hates him, but they don’t really know or understand him.  If he were alive he’d say, “try me – oh please give me a shot!”...

Preparing Your Finances for 2013

When preparing your finances for 2013 now is the time to create the game-plan. Goal setting and financial implementation is critical.  Getting sound advice and locating your personal “money-compass” is a wise move.  The “financial compass” is important so one knows if...