The Wealth Test

The Wealth Test

At the end of 2013, I discussed the importance of knowing your Net Worth. Hopefully, you took the time to calculate this important number and are ready to do it again. This year I’m recommending you also complete the wealth test introduced by Stanley & Danko...
Gone Girl’s No-No’s

Gone Girl’s No-No’s

Last night my husband and I went to see Gone Girl and loved it.  As we watched the lives of Nick and Amy Dunne unfold, their financial misbehavior stood out to me like a neon light!  Money troubles continue to be one of the top causes of divorce in the U.S.  The...
IRS Sets New Retirement Limits

IRS Sets New Retirement Limits

Yesterday the IRS announced the following changes to 2015 retirement plan contributions. The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is increased from $17,500 to...
Improved GI Bill Comparison Tool

Improved GI Bill Comparison Tool

This week the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated their GI Bill Comparison Tool to include a more detailed calculator and veteran & student indicators.  Using this tool before making your final decision will allow eligible students and parents to better...