WHAT IS THE BUSINESS CYCLE?

To people of faith, hearing that the economy moves in cycles may sound very similar to one of our favorite passages in Ecclesiastes.
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

If you’re interested in getting a few more stamps on your passport without ever leaving the country, investing in overseas markets might appeal to you.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: INSURING YOU, INC.

Believe it or not, your most valuable asset is you. Put another way, your most valuable asset is your ability to earn income over your lifetime. By working for 30, 40, or maybe 50 years, you can generate a considerable amount of income for yourself and your family.
GAUGING THE ECONOMY WITH “SMART TOOLS”

We live in a world of smart phones, smart cars, and smart televisions. So it may come as no surprise to hear that smart economics are trending, too.
FINANCIAL AID IN FOCUS

The deadline for your family to complete its Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is quickly approaching.
LAWMAKERS EMBRACE THE ROTH IRA

When our nation’s lawmakers updated the retirement rules in late 2022, they “tilted the table” a bit toward Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), providing several updates that make them more accessible to individual investors.
QUIZ: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BUSINESS STRUCTURES

One of the most important parts of starting a small business is considering what type of corporate structure may be the best fit for you.
WHAT IS AN ANNUITY?

Annuities have a bad reputation. They can be seen as expensive and difficult to understand. But it is important to not jump to any
conclusions. Similar to other financial tools, it is best to ask “what role can annuities play in my overall finances?” rather than to avoid them owing to myths or misconceptions.
HOW LONG SHOULD I KEEP FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS?

When it comes to financial documents, two types of people
tend to exist–Oscars and Felixes, like the characters in Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.” The Felix record-keeper tends to be neatly organized, whereas the Oscar tends to be a bit jumbled.
BEST PRACTICES FOR PASSWORDS

Passwords are a must-have for almost
anything you do online, which is why
many people can experience “password
overload” from time to time.