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Finance 101: A Lesson in Helping your Student Pay for College

Submitted by HB Retirement on October 17th, 2019

You think back fondly on those halcyon collegiate days--studying in the quad, late-night pizza, tailgating for the big game, dorm living, tossing your graduation cap in the air...beyond the lifelong friends and the parties and fun, college helped you get to where you are today.

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How Your Social Security Survivorship Benefit Affects Your Life Insurance Needs

Submitted by HB Retirement on October 17th, 2019

Generally speaking, conversations about life insurance revolve around whether you should buy term or permanent insurance. However, every decision to buy life insurance begins with deciding what is the right amount of life insurance. And, integral to determining the right amount of life insurance is understanding the role of your Social Security Survivorship Benefit (SSSB).

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Renter's Insurance 101

Submitted by HB Retirement on October 17th, 2019

There were 43 million renters in the U.S. in 2017, the highest number of renters in the last 50 years.  Yet according to the Insurance Information Institute, only 37 percent of those currently renting have renters insurance, leaving 27.1 million renters without protection should catastrophe strike.

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Pay Yourself First!

Submitted by HB Retirement on September 5th, 2019

Remember way back to your first paycheck. The moment you open the envelope anticipating the windfall when all your hard work pays off. Then, like a swift kick to your gut, reality hits. Your takeaway earnings are almost always way lower than what you expected.

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8 Tips for Finding Balance Between Work and Life

Submitted by HB Retirement on August 2nd, 2019

It is no secret that the typical American is working long hours with little respite compared to other countries with large economies. Full-time employees report an average work week of 47 hours and four out of 10 American workers say they work over 50 hours a week.

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Student Debt - 4 Tips to Get Your Finances to a Passing Grade

Submitted by HB Retirement on August 2nd, 2019

So you’ve got your degree, now what?

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5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Finances

Submitted by HB Retirement on August 2nd, 2019

If you’ve spent more than five minutes on a kid’s television network, you’ve seen just how inundated young kids are with commercials for everything from the latest gadget, to some dreadful snack that features something gooey and/or messy. It’s also safe to bet that many of these kids run to their parents, wanting to buy some or all of these items.

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5 Things 20-Somethings Need to Do

Submitted by HB Retirement on August 2nd, 2019

If you’re in your 20s, rejoice! You’re in a great position to create the life you want, starting with a secure financial future. While it’s common to feel overwhelmed when entering the workforce full time, there are a lot of things you can do fresh out of college that will help you attain your professional and financial goals earlier than you may expect.

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Financial Designations

Submitted by HB Retirement on August 2nd, 2019

Have you ever wondered exactly what those initials after a financial professional’s name mean?  You’re definitely not alone. The easy way to tell is to visit the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which provides a list of professional designations and what they mean.

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Eight Ways to Improve and Maintain a Good Credit Score

Submitted by HB Retirement on August 2nd, 2019

Whether you like it or not, your credit score can determine how easy or how difficult it is to buy a car, buy a house, get cell phone service, or even get a job.  A bad credit score can negatively impact just about every area of your life. Sometimes, a bad credit score can result from events entirely out of your control such as illness, disability, or from the loss of a job.

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