Valerie Rumbough

The last few articles have discussed investing strategies for people at varying ages. For those who are beginning their retirement savings, through age 40-something, retirement is far enough away to allow for some risk in investment choices. At age... Continue Reading »

If you are in your 40s, you probably have established your career, family and housing. Hopefully, you have begun to save for the children's education, unexpected expenses, and retirement. As you work through this, let's look at some things... Continue Reading »

Are you 30-something? If so, then you have most likely finished college, married, and may have one or two children. You and your spouse are working hard, and you are either saving up for your first home or have... Continue Reading »

For those of you who are in your 20s, you may be still in school or just starting out in the business world. Your salary may not be where you would like it to be in the future. You... Continue Reading »

With the economic crisis being the way it is, many have reconsidered their investment strategies. Some have pulled all their money out of the stock market, some are buying. However, there are still a few basic principles that, if... Continue Reading »

If you?ve ever helped your adult children financially, you?re not alone. Approximately 90 percent of today's parents have done so.... Continue Reading »

I have heard more than a few people over the last year refer to their 401(k) retirement plan as their ?201(k)? because of the shrinkage that has occurred in the financial market. In addition, many have lost their jobs... Continue Reading »

The recently enacted ?American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009? contains a wide-ranging tax package that includes tax relief for many of us. Following are some highlights of the new law.... Continue Reading »

For those of you who invest in mutual funds outside of your retirement portfolio, you obviously felt the pain that everyone else felt when you opened your statement each month last year. However, you may have thought that you... Continue Reading »

January is a time of renewal, and also a time to begin new commitments. It is also Make Your Will month, and is a great time to be thinking about the things God has blessed you with, and what... Continue Reading »

Whether you want to buy a home, a car or other major item, your credit history will play a big role in your success in making that purchase.... Continue Reading »

The end of the year is close at hand. You only have a few weeks to make a charitable gift to your church or other charity. If you are considering doing so, you need to be aware of a... Continue Reading »