Can You Protect Your Assets in a Divorce?
Allegiant Wealth Strategies, financial advisors, often receive questions about how divorce impacts finances. The following are some of the most frequent.
Budgeting After Divorce
From a financial perspective, divorce is a process that splits one household into two. Now that you’re single, it’s time to create a budget that reflects your new life. Here are eight tips.
College Costs HOW MUCH?!
Whether your child is heading off to college or trade school in the fall or a few years, it’s never too early to make plans for paying for their education.
12 Hidden Costs of Homeownership for First-time Buyers
You’ll want to take these 12 hidden costs of homeownership into account in setting your homebuying budget - especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer - financial advisor Mark Yatros says.
8 Things You Need to Know About Your Credit Report and Credit Score
Most likely, at some point in your life, you’ll need to borrow money. Whether it’s to buy a home or a car, or maybe to start a business, someday, you’ll need credit. But, before a lender will give you a loan, you’ll need to prove you can pay the money back. The proof comes in the form of your credit report and credit score. Here are eight things to know about credit reports and credit scores.
Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, SEP IRA…
Would a Roth IRA help you save money for a secure retirement? How about a SEP IRA or a Traditional IRA? The answer is that each type of individual retirement account has a purpose. The key is figuring out which is right for you.
How to Spot a Financial Scam: A Guide for Seniors
Scams targeting older Americans are widespread and, unfortunately, still growing. So, if you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam artist trying to steal money or personal information, you're not alone. According to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, older Americans lose an estimated $2.9 billion annually to fraud and exploitation, a number that is probably substantially underreported.
Avoid Cybercrime with These Tips from an FBI Agent
Cybercrimes are not going away, and cybercriminals’ schemes are getting more sophisticated. But how can you reduce the odds of becoming a victim of cybercrime? Retired FBI Special Agent Jeff Lanza, a cyber security expert, shared a host of valuable suggestions with Allegiant Wealth Strategies.
You’ve Been Hacked or Spoofed: Now What?
Unfortunately, many of us who become victims of any information security breach won’t know until someone else tells us. For example, we might get a message or call from a friend asking why we sent that “spammy” email with a link to a free Amazon gift card. Have we been hacked? Spoofed? And how do we prevent it from happening again?
Thwart Identity Theft with These 14 Tips
When someone uses your name, credit card, social security number, or other financial information to commit a crime, you are a victim of identity theft. Luckily, you can take steps to make it more difficult for thieves to access your personal data.
Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet with These 8 Resolutions
The new year is an excellent time to take stock of your finances and resolve to make improvements. This month we’re offering eight suggestions for New Year’s resolutions to help you make 2022 your best financial year yet.
