by PTT Financial | Dec 6, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
Your finances don’t have to take a hit just because it’s December. With a little planning, you can handle all the gifts and celebrations while staying in budget. It’s also a great time to give to charity. While you’re at it, you can take a few simple steps to improve...
by PTT Financial | Nov 14, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
How much do you know about retirement? If you’ve fallen for any of the common misconceptions floating around, it might be less than you think. Get the skinny on these retirement myths now, or they could come back to haunt you in your golden years. Myth #1: Medicare...
by PTT Financial | Oct 24, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
Life insurance is one of those issues many people don’t like to discuss, and it’s not hard to figure out why. Although we call it “life” insurance, most people associate it with the opposite – with death. This is a mistake. Life insurance is a product worth...
by PTT Financial | Aug 10, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
In 1998, you could buy a gallon of gas for about a buck. In August 2017, one gallon costs around $2.30. And it’s not just gas. From eggs to shoes, inflation means that the cost of living keeps rising. To keep up, your income needs to increase, too. Inflation and a...
by PTT Financial | Jul 24, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
Financial planning is more like a house than a single, solid brick. There are different aspects, and they all come together to create something that provides safety, stability and comfort. Each element is as important as the next. One of these elements is your...
by PTT Financial | Jun 29, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Financial Planning
It’s graduation time. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that 1,882,000 individuals are graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2017. If you’re among these recent college graduates, you may think you know everything you need to succeed in life....