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Understanding financial professionals’ fees and compensation: Part 2

By Joe Wirbick May 18, 2012 04:10 PM

When selecting a financial professional to aid in asset planning and management, there are more than 600,000 financial advisers and insurance agents registered in the U.S. from which to choose. So it’s important to understand whom you are hiring and how to pay for service.
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Understanding financial professionals' fees and compensation

By Joe Wirbick May 11, 2012 02:59 PM

Anyone who has worked with a financial planning firm or individual financial professional knows the services provided come at a cost. That's to be expected, but it seems like there is a lot of confusion amongst consumers as to how they are being charged and at what rate.
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How to evaluate college savings programs: Part 5

By Joe Wirbick April 27, 2012 08:59 AM

If you’ve been following my blog the past several weeks, you’ve seen how different college savings plans, including the 529 Plan, Coverdell ESA and UTMA accounts can help parents get on track for saving for their children’s education and save taxes in the process.
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How to evaluate college savings programs: Part 4

By Joe Wirbick April 20, 2012 09:48 AM

A recent report by InflationData.com reveals where the cost of education is going and, not surprisingly, it’s up.
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