Money Matters

Your Options to Get Out of Credit Card Debt

Many people have a hard time keeping up with their bills. More than three-fourths of Americans have some type of debt.   Fortunately, there are several options to get out of debt, including working directly with your credit card company or a non-profit credit counselor.   As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau highlights, the best… Read More

The Secret to Financial Success

Is there a secret to financial success? Most Americans (52%) say “yes” – and the average salary considered successful is $270,000 per year, and $5.3 million in net worth, according to new research from Empower, a financial services leader in investing, planning, and advice.   But it’s not just money – it’s what money can… Read More

Five Ways to Ease Your Retirement Worries

(BPT) – By Rob Williams, Managing Director, Financial Planning, Retirement Income and Wealth Management, Schwab Center for Financial Research   There are a lot of cautionary tales in the news these days about how unprepared people are for retirement, painting a rather bleak picture of widespread financial insecurity. But the reality is quite different.  … Read More