Ideas For Reducing The Cost of College
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 26th, 2019
Encourage your student to think about their future financial self
August 2019
What Influences Mortgage Rates and Refinancing?
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 26th, 2019
And could we ever see negative mortgage rates in the U.S.?
With interest rates on 30-year fixed rate mortgages now down to about 3.75%, many homeowners want to eliminate their current, more costly loans. In fact, the Federal National Mortgage Association expects refinancing to account for up to 30% of 2019’s new mortgage business.
Advance Directives: Part 2 - Health Care Issues
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 26th, 2019
Overview: Part I of this series looked at the durable power of attorney as an estate planning tool to direct financial quality of life decisions and designate an agent to act on one’s behalf when one is no longer able to do so.
Is It Time To Consider Gold & Precious Metals?
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 20th, 2019
With so much going on in the world these days, it's easy to overlook the developments in the precious metal markets. Even as governments continue to devalue currencies, central banks across the globe have been accumulating gold. Should investors start considering a small allocation in precious metals as well?
The Social Security Fund Might be Dry in 16 Years
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 15th, 2019
Can you and the next generation of retirees count on the government?
Americans expecting the government to fund their retirement may be sorely mistaken. Taking retirement savings into your own hands is the only smart move that can guarantee comfort in your years after work.
Which Countries Have The Most Trade Agreements?
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 14th, 2019
According to an analysis of data from the WTO, the EU 28 countries are – by some margin – the countries with the most trade agreements in the world.
Acquaint Grown Children With Your Affairs
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 14th, 2019
Many parents may feel it is unnecessary to inform their adult children about their personal, financial affairs. However, as your children grow older, it can work to your advantage—and that of your entire family— to share with them key financial, medical, and estate planning information.
Top 15 Money Management Tips
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 6th, 2019
We all have our own unique relationship with money. We certainly have our own unique way of both spending and saving money.
However, if you’re ready to start putting some money aside, or looking for tips on money management, or even the best way to pay your bills, the following tips may provide a little bit of help:
Establishing Goals for Your Estate Plan
Submitted by Reed Financial Group on August 5th, 2019
Most people think estate planning is only for wealthy people. Certainly, the 55% of Americans who died without a will thought so, even though all of their estates ended up in probate court subject to the laws of the state. Sadly, the surviving families were thrust into a situation that resulted in unnecessary distress, expense and, for many of them, devastating financial consequence
