by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jul 28, 2014 | Blog, Retirement, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIndividual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) now hold more assets than any other retirement savings vehicles, but many people do not understand how they work and many IRA owners make critical mistakes that can cost them money. Here are some ways...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jul 14, 2014 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIt’s halfway through the year and it’s time to make some changes. So what’s it to be? If you are REALLY serious about saving money and are willing to make a few changes in your spending habits, then read on.1. Set goals and have fun The key...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog, Investing, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFANot ready to put your cash in the stock market? Feeling like you are not getting anywhere making 0% on your extra dough? We have the answer for you.One of the easiest ways to get higher interest rates on your checking and savings is to do...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Investing, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIf you are developing a nervous twitch lately it may be a sign that you are a market over-reactor. While there will always be an economist that preaches doom and gloom, be assured that while the economy may have slowed, it hasn’t...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog, Investing, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAWhen the market is in transition, it’s tough to decide whether to be in the game or on the sidelines. In order to know the answer to this question what we really need is a crystal ball. Since neither you nor I have access to a crystal...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jun 20, 2014 | Blog, Investing, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThere are so many different kinds of mutual funds, does your head hurt? How do you pick one that’s going to make you a ton of money? There are now funds that specialize in so many different parts of the world and so many industry...