Nicole Pilo with Consolidated Planning

01/27/2025

Have a strategy for discussing healthcare with your parents.

As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

01/24/2025

\$100 not spent is more like \$143. Intrigued?

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

01/22/2025

Divorce is a painful process. Avoid financial mistakes that may have life-long consequences.

By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.

01/20/2025

Teaching children about money from a young age is key for preparing them to manage it responsibly and effectively as adults.

01/17/2025

What's better—a 30-year or 15-year fixed-rate home mortgage? The answer may surprise you.

Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

01/15/2025

From credit cards to mortgages, most of us go into debt for the lifestyle we want. Here are 8 ways to help manage debt wisely to avoid overextending yourself.

8 ways to help manage debt wisely to avoid overextending yourself.

01/13/2025

When was the last time you paid yourself first?

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

01/10/2025

Are you eager to travel but want to avoid the risk of debt? Here are 5 steps to help creating a vacation budget.

01/08/2025

From Fed rate cuts to record highs, Q4 wrapped up a strong year for markets. Our January Quarterly Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are watching in 2025.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 2.07 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 6.17 percent. By contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up only 0.51 percent.1

01/08/2025

During June, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, remember: up to 40% of Alzheimer’s cases may be prevented or delayed. If Alzheimer’s strikes, would you be ready financially? Let’s find out together. Reducing the risk of dementia

Things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia

01/06/2025

Have you considered how your new career will impact your finances? Here are some ideas to help manage the financial complexities.

How does a new career impact your finances? Here are some ideas to help manage the financial complexities of starting out.

01/03/2025

What do Americans spend more on? 1) taxes or 2) food, clothing, and shelter? Answer = 1.

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.