Author archives: Melissa Brock

What’s the first thing you should do when you get a salary increase (besides high-five your cube mate)? Head to your HR office or up your retirement contribution online. Here’s…

Have you talked with your partner about big financial assets, like property and large stock portfolios? Here’s what you need to do before you say “I do.”

What to do with that mortgage? Many soon-to-be retirees wonder whether they should pay it off, but what about current retirees? Here’s how you can make that determination.

Business owners shun the words, “Because we’ve always done it that way,” and investors should, too. Here’s why.

Can’t wait for the good news at year end about your raise or promotion? Think it’ll solve all your financial problems? Well, maybe not.

Why can’t you max out your 401(k) or other retirement plan? Maybe you really can and you have no idea. Let’s take a look at a few common excuses and…

If you’re a planner, you may worry more about your long-term investments than your short-term investments. Here’s why you need to consider short-term investments, too.

Worried about how taxes will decimate your nest egg? Yep, it can blow it to smithereens. Take a few tips from this piece and apply them to your situation.

Your bonus is coming! Why not have a plan for it way in advance — in October? If you make a plan for that money ahead of time, you might…

Have you come into some money and now face the eternal conundrum: Pay off debt or invest? That’s a tough one, but you do have options.