If you’re a Baby Boomer, prepare to be outnumbered! In fact, it’s too late. You are already in the minority. Millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force, says the Pew Research Center based on analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Millennials are defined as those born 1981 to 1996, or those aged […]
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When It Comes To Money, Your Phone May Not Be Your Friend
Millennials using mobile payments for transactions are more likely to overspend, pay credit card fees and use pricey loan services, says a new study from the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at the George Washington University School of Business. That shows that what’s fast and convenient may not always save you money, and may […]
High School Grad? Here’s Smart Financial Tips To Help You Launch
We’re thrilled to see our very own Anthony LaBrake, CFP® sharing financial tips for high school grads with MSN.com’s MoneyTalks News. If you have a new high school grad in your house, make sure to direct them to this article so they can start down the path to financial adulthood on the right foot. Anthony […]
Prom Night: Your Kids’ $1,000 Lesson On How To Spend Money
Dresses, tux, tickets and that traditional corsage don’t come cheap. The average prom costs over $919 on average. It’s hard to believe that the price tag for this teen rite of passage is almost a grand. And here’s the oddest thing about it. The wealthiest families spend the least on prom, coughing up only $818 […]
How Your Kids Can Be Millionaires By Retirement
Every parent wants the best for their kids. But smart parents know that encouraging their kids to save can give them a serious head start on a million dollar nest egg. Contributing Editor Kim Lankford of Kiplinger’s magazine talked to Associate Client Advisor Anthony LaBrake, CFP® in our office about how opening a Roth IRA can get your child […]
Is Social Media Stunting Your Financial Progress?
Social media has been blamed for all kinds of societal ills lately, from undermining self esteem, to promoting fake news, and even to rewiring the pathways in your brain. So here’s a new problem that’s been chalked up to too much time on social media. It seems that millennials, in particular, may be seeing their […]
3 Quick Things To Know About Your Credit Score
Your credit score is an important component in your financial life, so keep it in top shape. Here’s 3 quick things to know: Fact #1: The single most important factor affecting your credit score is whether you pay your bills on time. That means paying the minimum payment due on a timely basis. Also important […]
Quote Of The Week: Why You Should Start Investing Now
Dear Millennials: Here’s some good advice. The sooner you start investing the better. This is how Millennial Money writer Ryan Ermey describes the challenge: “The recent market peaks seem like the top of a cliff. But here’s the thing. Every second you wait to take the leap, you’re giving up one of your greatest assets […]
The Kids Are Alright: Waves Of Millennials Buy Their First Homes
They’ve definitely moved out of the basement. U.S. homeownership rates rose last year for the first time in 13 years, driven by young buyers purchasing their first homes. All the hand-wringing about millennials living in the basement and never being able to buy their own home has proved to be unfounded. The largest demographic group […]
Forget The Wedding Planner: Why Couples Should Hire A Financial Planner First
With more couples marrying later, and bringing debt, assets and entrenched money habits into the marriage, talking to a financial planner before tying the knot is much more important than picking out the right china pattern. It’s not just a question of who pays the bills, and whether to open a joint account. It extends […]
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About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ and President of Adam Financial Associates Inc, has been helping individuals and families chart their financial futures for twenty five years. Mari has appeared in publications such as Business Week, CBS MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Newsweek, and Money Magazine.
