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Can my child open a Roth IRA?

Can my child open a Roth IRA?

by John | Oct 5, 2017 | Financial Education & Coaching, Investing, Personal Finance | 0 comments

Q. My child has a part-time job. Can they open a Roth IRA?  Is it a good idea?   It’s a great idea for your child to open a Roth IRA!  The extra years that the money stays invested will help it grow significantly in value by the time they retire. Keep in mind...
What are some smart mortgage guidelines to consider when I buy a home?

What are some smart mortgage guidelines to consider when I buy a home?

by John | Oct 4, 2017 | Debt, Financial Education & Coaching, Personal Finance | 0 comments

Q.  I am starting the process of purchasing a home. What are some mortgage guidelines as to how much I should spend?   Buying a home is an exciting time.  And this excitement can easily lead us to overspend.  With the historically low mortgage interest rates of...
Is this still a good time to invest?

Is this still a good time to invest?

by John | Sep 14, 2017 | Financial Education & Coaching, Investing, Personal Finance, Q and A | 0 comments

Q.  The stock market has done well over the last several years. Is this still a good time to invest?   It’s always a good time to invest in the stock market if your plans and time frame are compatible with investing in stocks.  It should have nothing to do with...
How should I clear up past due debt?

How should I clear up past due debt?

by John | Aug 31, 2017 | Debt, Financial Education & Coaching, Q and A | 0 comments

Q.  Unpaid debt from years ago has damaged my credit and some has been charged off.  Should I be contacting these collection companies to see if there is an outstanding amount and pay the past due debt?    I’m sorry that you fell behind with your payments,...
How much term life insurance should I buy?

How much term life insurance should I buy?

by John | Aug 29, 2017 | Financial Education & Coaching, Insurance, Personal Finance, Q and A | 2 comments

Q.  I’m going to be purchasing term life insurance soon. How long should the policy be in effect?  Term insurance can be as long as thirty years.  How do I know which one is correct for me?   First, it’s a great decision to purchase term insurance instead of...
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