Saving for college
One of the most common questions I get as a financial planner is “What’s the best way to save for college?” While the choices include 529 plans, UGMA/UTMA accounts (also known as custodial accounts), pre-paid tuition plans, and even life insurance, today we will focus...
High denomination currency in America and around the world
Currently, the highest denomination note printed in the United States is the $100 bill, but up until 1945, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 notes were printed. In 1969, the government began removing these notes from circulation due to “lack of use.” Although they are...
The facts about the autumn homebuying season
Real Estate Matters People love autumn for many reasons. With pumpkin spice and everything nice, and the changing of the season into fall, autumn has its own distinct benefits if you are in the market for a new home. Crunch time has arrived For homeowners whose...
The risks of giving dogs access to raisins and grapes
While you may be tempted to share fruits and vegetables with your dog as a treat, the bottom line when it comes to grapes or raisins is that even one grape can be toxic to a dog. No matter what the breed, size, or age of the dog, grapes or raisins could cause acute...
