Jun 8, 2023 | Weekly Wrap-Up
Last month, insurance giant State Farm (California’s largest insurer) announced it would not issue any new homeowner policies in that state, citing rapidly growing wildfire risk. Days later, another major insurer, Allstate, stated that it had also stopped...
Jun 1, 2023 | Weekly Wrap-Up
So, your child has their college degree. Success! But now what? This is a tough economy with high inflation. For recent graduates, some have jobs, some don’t. Some may be underemployed, working at jobs they don’t particularly like as they begin their career path....
May 25, 2023 | Weekly Wrap-Up
Congratulations!! Your senior has graduated and will be entering ‘the real world’. Handling finances in the real world is very different than handling finances in high school. Once your child graduates, they need to make a plan for their future. For many students...
May 18, 2023 | Weekly Wrap-Up
This week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he’s optimistic congressional negotiators could reach a deal to raise or suspend the debt ceiling ahead of the June 1st deadline. President Biden cut international travel short to engage in these important negotiations. The...
May 12, 2023 | Weekly Wrap-Up
Recently, every Sunday, Janet Yellen has been on a morning show talking about the debt ceiling. She’s even making rounds with different corporate executives. And every financial newsletter has a section about this big topic. So, what’s going on? And how worried...
Apr 20, 2023 | Weekly Wrap-Up
More financial tips if you have been or think you will be laid off… Consider health insurance options Being out of work means being cut off from certain benefits, such as health insurance. If you think a layoff is imminent, you should consider getting a health...