by Kristine McKinley | Dec 1, 2008 | Featured Post, Taxes
There’s a special sinking feeling as you approach Dec. 31 and realize you’ve done no tax planning whatsoever. That includes big issues like end-of-the-year investment decisions, and the smaller ones – like that stuff you no longer use piling up in...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 24, 2008 | Featured Post, Investing, Personal Finance
Investing in the stock market is a lot like driving on a long road trip. At some point, you’re going to run into pot holes and rough patches. When that happens, you should definitely drive with more caution, but you have to keep on going if you want to reach your...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 24, 2008 | Featured Post, Personal Finance
The recent financial news – banks failing, the Treasury taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the stock market dropping several hundred points in one day – may have you feeling a bit helpless when it comes to your finances. While you may not be able to...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 24, 2008 | Featured Post, Personal Finance
With everything going on in the financial world lately – the Treasury taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the collapse of Lehman Brothers and IndyMac Bank, and the government bailout of AIG – it’s no surprise that investors are wondering if their money...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 6, 2008 | Taxes
On July 30, 2008, President Bush signed H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (the “Act”). The Housing Act is intended to revamp the housing finance industry, encourage home ownership and help prevent foreclosures. Below is a summary of some...
by Kristine McKinley | Sep 6, 2008 | Company News, Uncategorized
Introducing a new consulting service: Jump Start Your Finances Are you: Overwhelmed by your company’s 401K choices? Confused about investment products? Living from paycheck to paycheck? Saving enough to meet your financial goals? Getting all the tax deductions you are...
by Kristine McKinley | Aug 6, 2008 | Debt Management, Personal Finance
While I was on vacation this week, some thief was busy emptying out my checking account. I have always loved the convenience of debit cards, but this recent experience has me re-thinking the cost of that convenience. First, your liability if you are a victim of debit...
by Kristine McKinley | Jun 17, 2008 | Budgeting and Saving
Summer is when we hope to get time off to relax. But with regular gasoline prices nearing $4 and energy prices pushing tourism expenses higher on everything from plane fare to meals out, paying for this year’s summer vacation might be a significant source of...
by Kristine McKinley | Feb 26, 2008 | Featured Post, Taxes
Garrett Planning Network Provides Thirteen Smart Ideas (Lee’s Summit, MO) February 24, 2008 – After concluding their tax preparation activities, many people will see that they are entitled to a refund from Uncle Sam. “Whether you refund is large or...
by Kristine McKinley | Jan 23, 2008 | Company News, Investing
As you read the headlines and hear the news, it’s almost impossible to avoid feeling a bit squeamish in today’s volatile market. You’re probably wondering what’s in store for 2008 after such a bumpy first few weeks. Unfortunately, it’s...
