by Debbie | Financial Planning, Retirement, Women and Money
You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. ~ Ayn Rand Let me share a true story. I recently had a call with a woman. Let’s call her Sally. A few years ago, 60-something Sally moved in with her mom to manage the... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Plenty of people tell me they’d like to start investing but they feel a little intimidated by all the different products and investment terms investors need to know about. If this sounds familiar, then you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, over... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Some people ask me if they should invest in individual stocks as opposed to investing in an equity fund, where a portfolio manager is responsible for deciding which stocks to buy, sell, and hold. As with everything, there are advantages and disadvantages of investing... 
by Debbie | Investing, Retirement
People often ask me is it better to pay off debt or invest money for the future. This is a great question. If you have a little a cash left over every month, then what should you do with the money? Should you use it to pay off your debt more quickly by making extra... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Retirement
We’re up to the fifth and final article in my insurance series. In this article, I’ll answer the question what is long-term care insurance and why you might need it. I’ll delve into how it works as well as if and when you should purchase it. For my... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Retirement
This is the fourth article in my recent series on insurance. The previous articles can be read here, here and here. In this post I talk about what is disability insurance and why you need it. When you’re working and bringing income into your family, your financial... 