By Adam Freeland Special to The Dagger You have heard that old adage, “The only certainties in life are death and taxes.” Maybe so, but, it can give you comfort to plan for the future. As part of your planning, you should consider life insurance, especially if anyone will experience financial hardship by your death. […]
Dagger Money Talk: Have You Considered a Roth IRA for Retirement?
By Adam Freeland, CFP and Evelyn Ishmael Special to The Dagger Do you have a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? If not, you may be missing out on one of the new cornerstones of retirement planning. WHAT IS A ROTH IRA? When most folks save for retirement, they do it through an employer sponsored retirement […]
Dagger Money Talk: Pay Yourself First
By Adam Freeland, CFP and Evelyn Ishmael Special to The Dagger “People don’t plan to fail. They fail to plan.” Save money? “Impossible,” you say, with gas and food prices shooting up! You’re right, money is tight. But have you heard of the “Pay Yourself First” strategy? It’s a way to get control of your […]
Dagger Money Talk: Make the Most of Your Money
By Adam Freeland Special to The Dagger “Most people don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan.” – John L. Beckley Legendary 49ers coach Bill Walsh said it’s wrong to think the world is made up of winners and losers. Really, he believed, the world is full of winners and people who want to win, […]