by Kristine McKinley | Jun 14, 2007 | Featured Post, Insurance, Personal Finance
by Kimberly Lankford of Kiplinger.com Despite a limited income, I’ve invested wisely in my IRA over the years and could retire next year at age 62. However, I don’t know if I will be able to get medical insurance or how much it will cost after the COBRA...
by Kristine McKinley | May 29, 2007 | Budgeting and Saving, Personal Finance
by Jenny McKinney and Patrick McKinney, Retirement Planning Guides at About.com With the price of gasoline constantly increasing, we are all looking for ways to save on this necessary liquid. If you own a gas guzzler, you might need to look for all the help you can...
by Kristine McKinley | Apr 27, 2007 | Investing, Personal Finance
Vanguard has eliminated several account related fees and replaced them with a single account service fee, effective April 26, 2007. Here’s a summary of the changes: The following annual $10 account-related fees have been eliminated: The custodial fee on...
by Kristine McKinley | Apr 27, 2007 | College Planning, Personal Finance
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the FAFSA form lately, as well as the best student loans to get. Kiplinger.com has a great article on student loans right now. Some tips shared include: Determine which type of school your family can afford Set a realistic...
by Kristine McKinley | Apr 2, 2007 | Budgeting and Saving, Personal Finance
Kiplinger.com has a great article on 20 Small Ways to Save Big by Jessica Anderson. Think you don’t have enough money to start saving? Even little deposits add up to big bucks — especially when you start young. You’ve heard of the savings crisis in...
by Kristine McKinley | Mar 6, 2007 | Investing, Personal Finance
You’re probably aware that the stock market fell 400 points last week. How did you handle the drop? Did you panic and sell, or did you hold tight? Market cycles are normal and should be expected. You shouldn’t allow your emotions to influence your...
