1. Who Controls the Cash?

    Who Controls the Cash? Once upon a time in American marriages, the husband “brought home the bacon” and made all the big financial decisions, and the wife received a “household allowance” to buy groceries and other everyday necessities. Today you might need to watch a 1950s sitcom to find that dynamic. Not only have women […]


  2. Adding Real Estate to Your Portfolio

    Adding Real Estate to Your Portfolio Have you ever considered investing in an income-producing real estate property such as a rental house or apartment building? It might seem like a good idea, but this type of investment typically requires substantial capital. Even if you have the necessary cash or credit, you may not want the […]


  3. HOT TOPIC: Shoppers Still Waiting for Security Fix

    Fighting Fraud: Shoppers Still Waiting for Security Fix In September 2014, Home Depot disclosed a data breach involving up to 56 million payment cards. It’s believed that the attack on Home Depot was larger and lasted longer than the December 2013 hacking of Target’s payment system in which 40 million accounts were compromised.1 Roughly one […]