Most of us like to “get a good deal” from our purchases. Whether real estate or fresh produce, you want to pay the price you believe best represents quality and is commensurate with your budget. If buying a new appliance, you will research energy ratings and wait until the Labor Day sales ads begin broadcasting. Keeping an eye out for price reductions on certain items is what smart consumers do. But “cheap” can come back to bite you. In that case, inexpensive can translate to poor quality that will just not give you the value you sought. You may actually wind up turning around and having to “re-purchase” an item… Read More

When hiring a financial consultant there are myriad ways to assess his or her experience and ability to help achieve your goals. In this type affiliation it is possible to meet with a prospective advisor to obtain the tent poles of their strategy that support the means to the desired end. You can even talk to other clients to get feedback about their experience with them! However, when it comes to the financial partnership you forge with your significant other, the scenario is completely different. Whether you meet that special person through a mutual friend or at an industry event, you determine your compatibility by common likes and dislikes and… Read More