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Money Myths That Hold You Back

by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFALast week, I had the opportunity to help an extremely wealthy woman sort out her finances. Now, my favorite part about this is not the fact that she is one of the largest clients I have ever signed, but that she is an interior designer. She...

The Best Time to Shop for Bargains

While the holiday season may be over, there’s no need to feel depressed. Now is the best time to shop for bargains! Here are a few tips on how you can take advantage of the year’s best sales. When to Shop. Sales begin promptly when stores open on December 26th. You’ll...

Investing 101

by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIf you're a novice investor -- or you're looking to brush up on a specific investing concept -- this is the article for you. Savvy investing requires knowledge of several key financial concepts as well as an understanding of your personal...

Stop Flirting With Disaster

by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFANobody likes (or needs) to spend much time thinking about a possible future disaster. But sometimes an ounce of prevention is worth a lot more than a pound of cure. Losing precious documents to disasters such as theft, fire, earthquake or...

Buying a Home When You’re Female and Single

by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAAre you thinking about buying a home? Here's some expert adviceA lovely little house with a white picket fence and a husband to buy it for her used to be the average little girl's fantasy, or so goes the stereotype. But these days, the...

College: An Affordable Luxury?

With the rising cost of college, many parents consider college tuition a luxury they cannot afford. There are a variety of options for parents to put a child through college.