This article from the AARP Magazine was sent to me by Diane Huttner. I think it’s a very well balanced article written by a local Colorado Springs financial planner who used to write a column about the “ugly underbelly” of … Continue reading
Category: News You Can Use
May
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How To Choose A Financial Planner
by Lauren M. SigmanMay
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Trying to Shed Student Debt
by Lauren M. SigmanSo many students are having problems keeping up with payments on their private student loans after they graduate,Congress is thinking about relaxing bankruptcy laws on private student loans to allow over-burdened students a chacne to start over. Naturally, the banks … Continue reading
May
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Why U.S. House Prices Won’t Recover
by Lauren M. SigmanSo housing prices may never recover from their highs, but that still doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider buying a new home: you just need a very sharp pencil, and watch your math! The author of this Smart Money article makes … Continue reading
Apr
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The Faith-Based Retirement Plan
by Lauren M. SigmanVery sad but true commentary on the state of affairs for our 401(k)’s from the New York Times columnist Joe Nocera. I sure hope he is wrong, but the statistics are overwhelming: we are at the beginning of a retirement … Continue reading
Apr
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Mutual Funds That Are Too Big to Succeed?
by Lauren M. SigmanPay close attention to this article from Smart Money, as you consider making allocation changes in your company 401(k) or 403 (b) plan. Some good points on the difficulties the mega funds have staying out of their own way. Come … Continue reading
Apr
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Don’t Major in Student Debt
by Lauren M. SigmanAs students around the country contemplate financial aid offers and college attendance this fall, here’s one thing NOT to do: assume all student loans are equal. How you choose to finance your child’s college education is a big decision. Read … Continue reading
Apr
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Five Pre-Retirement Mistakes You May Be Making
by Lauren M. SigmanFrom the Wall Street Journal: From obvious mistakes like not having a retirement plan, to more subtle ones like not evaluating your 401(k)- come see me to make sure you are focusing on the right things!
Apr
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The New Retirement: Starting Over with an Encore Career
by Lauren M. SigmanA terrific article about retiree’s second acts: from physician to bookbinder, from HR consultant to socially responsible jewelry making. Inspiring reading!
Mar
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Multiple Savings Accounts, Multiple Goals
by Lauren M. SigmanI dug up this old blog post from the NY Times, because I was just discussing the value of having multiple “pots” of savings earmarked for specific goals with a client. With online banks such as ING Direct and Ally … Continue reading
Mar
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The 4% Rule: Is It Right For Everyone? Of Course Not.
by Lauren M. SigmanGetting ready to retire? Then you need to learn about withdrawal rates. Start with this brief article from Smart Money, and then see me to do a 360 degree view of your retirement plan (s).