tidbitsandcommonsense

I came across a term for February – Frugal February. It is described as a month-long financial cleanse designed to reset after the holidays but early enough in the year to set goals, look at your financial picture and put some good habits in place. If you are married, this is a discussion for both […]

January is said to be the month of new year’s resolutions, new beginnings or a fresh start. I always like to say it’s a time to set new goals. Perhaps that is because since I was about 20 years old, I have been self-employed with different business interests, so I got in the habit of

Here we are in December and close to the end of another year. It is a good time to take a look back at the Financial and Personal Goals you might have made for the year. Usually when you do this there will be some you have achieved and some that are a work in

The 2025 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment period for most states is from November 1st to December 15th, for coverage starting on January 1st, 2026. The big change this year is that the premium tax credits that have made coverage more affordable are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. This means premiums

October 15th through December 7th is Medicare Open Enrollment. Most years there are some changes that need to be addressed, so you are prepared for the new year. For 2026, some changes I have read are negotiated prices for some high-cost drugs, higher Part B and D Premiums, slight increasing in the Part D out

I sometimes get the question which is better, a Traditional or Roth IRA?  My answer is always the same, depending on the individual, both can be the better choice.  Let’s look at some differences. Traditional IRA A Traditional IRA is often good for those who expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement

I often talk about the importance of having a financial check-up with your advisor at least once a year, more often, depending on circumstances or changes in your life. It is also important for you and your spouse to dicuss finances and be on the same page. So this month, why not schedule a financial

It is hard to believe we are halfway through the 2025 year. It is a good time to revisit the Financial Goals you made in January and maybe do some mid-year planning to see if you are on track or need to do some readjusting. As we go through life, I think it is important

As a Financial Advisor I wear many hats. When I take on a client, my hope is that we grow old together and have a good working relationship through the years. I encourage clients to plan for and manage their financial portfolio through the years. This includes saving in their working years to be able