Columnists – Financial Focus

If you’re a small business owner, your heart, soul, and most of your time go into your work. Unfortunately, even sheer hard work doesn’t always guarantee financial security, …

Mother’s Day arrives this Sunday. You could, of course, give Mom some flowers, and she’d probably appreciate them. But if your mother is a certain age, you might …

If youÕre a member of ÒGeneration YÓ – generally defined as those between the ages of 18 and 25 – youÕre probably thinking of many things: going to …

You may not be familiar with its formal name – the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 – but you’re almost certainly aware of its key outcome: a tax …

If you’ve been investing for a while, you know that few things are guaranteed in the investment world, and taking some level of risk with your money is …

When you’re working, you probably focus on how much you’re putting in to your investment portfolio. But when you retire, how much you take out will be a …

Securing Your Business for Future Generations As a small business owner, you juggle countless responsibilities: attracting customers, managing expenses, keeping up with trends, and staying ahead of competitors. …

Spring is here. If you’re a gardener, you know it will soon be time for you to put in your flowers or vegetables. But even if you don’t …

All of us face challenges in our efforts to achieve our long-term financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. But if youÕre a woman, the unfortunate truth is …

In the financial world, stocks tend to get most of the attention. But if you’re going to make progress toward all your long-term goals, you need to be …