Carson Team

I want to begin on a personal note. Recent months have seen us enter uncharted waters, personally and financially. While the nature of print publishing does not afford me the opportunity to speak directly to issues as they develop, I firmly believe that sound financial principles and taking a long-term view of your investments is the best route to meeting your financial goals.

What do NCAA brackets and stock picking have in common? Discover why investing isn’t about luck, and how a sound financial plan beats guesswork every time.

The glow of the holiday season may be wearing off, but now is a great time to check things off your financial to-do list and get your money matters back on track.

Creating a financial game plan for the new year is going to be unique to you, depending on your individual circumstances. But, if your New Year’s resolutions include getting your financial life back on track, you can use these goals as a starting point. Set a Personal Savings Goal Don’t just pick an arbitrary number. Look at your total income and expenses to determine a realistic goal for how much you can set aside each month.