I recently talked about reducing the cost of college. Another way to reduce the cost? Take advantage of the money available to many students! Many high income earners assume the…
Elliott Weir, CFPOctober 11, 2019
For many Americans, the financial crisis that plunged the global economy into recession a decade ago may seem like a distant memory. Household net worth – the difference between assets…
Elliott Weir, CFPMay 4, 2018
Take these steps to prevent criminal use of your identity! You have probably heard and read a lot about the recent security breach at Equifax, one of the three major…
Elliott Weir, CFPSeptember 12, 2017
Is the national debt a problem, a necessity, both or neither? During the last presidential election, there was a lot of talk about the national debt spiraling out of control.…
Elliott Weir, CFPJuly 21, 2017
Can single parents get ahead financially? Raising children without a partner can be challenging—emotionally, physically, and financially. Challenged by the work involved in earning a living and caring for children,…
Elliott Weir, CFPJuly 14, 2017
Worse for baby boomers and more worse for women It’s an unfortunate statistic that everyone knows – more than 50% of marriages will end in divorce. But it’s also…
Elliott Weir, CFPJune 23, 2017
Everyone who has ever traveled by airplane has heard the pre-flight safety instructions. Those instructions tell us, among other things, that adults should secure their oxygen masks before helping a…
Elliott Weir, CFPOctober 5, 2015
Conventional wisdom says to pay off your mortgage by the time you reach financial independence. Why is that not always the best approach? _____ It seems to make sense…
Elliott Weir, CFPNovember 7, 2014