It is a new year and a new decade. Resolve to get your financial house in order. Making sure that you have adequate insurance should be an item on your “to-do” list. The nonprofit Life Happens teaches people about life insurance and disability insurance. When it comes to insurance, there are many considerations. Your situation and life stage are unique. The site offers calculators so consumers can determine but how much coverage they require. Being thoughtful about your insurance needs helps protect your loved ones and your budget. Check out the site LifeHappens.Org
Strategies to Stay Out of Debt
Establishing sound personal finance practices while you are young is essential. For those just starting out who are new to money management, you need to consider your financial future. Discipline and having the right mindset will help you stay out of debt and achieve your financial goals. Track and Analyze Your Spending The first step is to analyze your spending to see where your money is going. Limit yourself to one or two credit cards, using one for most day-to-day purchases. This makes it easier to track spending and your total credit card balances. Having multiple credit card accounts is a major reason that card debts grow. As credit card balances climb, it also hurts your credit score. Even if you can pay off your balance every month, using more than 30% of your credit line has a negative impact on your credit score. Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks offer convenience and…
Advice For Women to Keep Money Secure
Very helpful money advice for women from women. Thanks to Karen Doyle @KarenDoyleScit @GOBankingRates for featuring me along with @bobbirebell and @NicoleMiddendor. Women must be engaged in their personal finances. Advice for Women to Keep Money Secure
Working Moms: Take Care of Your Retirement
Women take on many roles throughout their lives – daughters, wives, mothers, and, increasingly, entrepreneurs. According to American Express, the number of U.S. businesses owned by women continues to rise and exceeds 12 million. The growth is not fueled by female millennials; two-thirds of women business owners are 45 or older. Women business owners need to diligent and disciplined about planning for retirement. Whatever your timeline, there are many unknowns—where and how long you will live, how much money you will need for day-to-day expenses, the state of your health. Many women find the retirement planning process intimidating. However, it is important to start thinking about the unknowns and variables now, regardless of your age. Make a Plan As we are living longer, we need to plan for a longer retirement, especially since women tend to outlive men. According to the Social Security Administration, a 65-year-old woman on average will…
The Long-term Impact of Investment Fees
Investment fees vary and can have a profound impact on long-term investment returns. It is imperative that you understand all fees associated with any investment. The attached table illustrates the effect. MYFL Long-term Impact of Fees
WGN Radio – Saving For Retirement: Start Early, Be Disciplined, and Plan Prudently
Compounding investment returns are the gift that keeps on giving. This is the perfect time to re-post the important lessons I discussed as a guest on WGN Radio Wintrust Business Lunch. The topic was how millennials can save a million dollars. It is important to start early and be consistent. Save and invest every year. You also must be disciplined. Once you invest that money, you cannot touch it. Last, use reasonable assumptions for annual investment returns, or what you expect to earn on your money every year. Note – the segment begins at 23:45. WGN Radio Wintrust Business Lunch
TD Ameritrade Ticker Tape
Nancy Doyle was featured in Household Budget: On the Same Page Aligning Needs, Wants & Wishes by Debbie Carlson. Families can prioritize their spending by working together. Taking a close look at non-essential expenses helps family members identify changes they can make to achieve their collective goals. The same is true for philanthropy. By working together, families can focus on the causes that are most meaningful to them and align with family values. TD Ameritrade Ticker Tape
Advice for Those Just Starting Out – Guest Appearance on Wintrust Business Lunch
Nancy Doyle was a guest on Wintrust Business Lunch. The majority of college graduates leave school with student debt burdens. Moreover, rents in major metropolitan areas are high. Despite these headwinds, people can find a way to save by analyzing their spending. For those just starting out, time is on your side. Save and invest early and consistently to take advantage of the magic of compounding. Listen in beginning at 19:35. See link below: WGN Wintrust Business Lunch
Strategies to Dig Out of Debt
Want to dig out of debt, but not sure of where to start? In this post, I’ll fill you in on everything you need to know to create your own strategy to dig out of debt, effectively. First the good news: The unemployment rate is near an 18-year low. Housing values nationwide continue to climb as does the stock market. Now for the bad news: According to the Federal Reserve, total household debt has risen for the 15th straight quarter. This may appear counterintuitive. If the economy, housing values, and stock market are strong, why do consumer debt levels continue to rise? I think there are two reasons. First, upbeat consumer confidence often leads to higher spending and a greater comfort level with taking on debt. Second, as we all make more purchases online and through mobile applications, it is harder to track overall spending. If not monitored closely, spending…
Nancy Doyle’s guest column in the Daily Herald Business Ledger
Those just starting out in the work force face substantial headwinds—student debt burdens and sky-high rents. Despite these challenges, saving and managing debt prudently are essential. Discipline is key to establishing sound financial practices, especially when you are young. Doyle, Nancy: “Finding a Way to Save While Costs Go Up” Daily Herald Business Ledger See link below: Daily Herald Business Ledger