by Michael Lecours | Jan 29, 2015 | Saving, Uncategorized
Taking full advantage of your employer’s 401(k) match can be one of the best strategies to save for retirement. In a study of 401(k) millionaires in Fidelity Administered plans, most took advantage of the employer match. In fact, 28% of the balances came from their...
by Michael Lecours | Jan 28, 2015 | Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
I was recently quoted in an article about what parents-to-be should look for when buying a home. There are several great issues to keep in mind. But the author saved the most important for last – Affordability. Buying a Home With Parenthood In Mind
by Michael Lecours | Jan 17, 2015 | Saving, Uncategorized
Our clients ask us on a regular basis what they should be doing to reach their financial goals. This piece helps to break the big tasks down based on age. It’s a good place to start if you or someone you know is trying to build a plan for reaching their goals. A...
by Michael Lecours | Jan 9, 2015 | Saving, Uncategorized
If you’re like the average American who regularly buys coffee, you spend close to $1100 a year on coffee (Source). That breaks down to about $4 a day, every weekday. Over time, that really adds up. At the end of 30 years, you’ve spent over $30,000 on coffee. Talk...
by Michael Lecours | Nov 10, 2014 | Cash, Investment Strategies, Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
You, like many Americans, may have a sizeable pot of cash just sitting in a bank account earning next to nothing. The goal in keeping cash in a bank account is safety. But what if I were to tell you that you that there was a hole in your pot and you are losing 2-3%...
by Michael Lecours | Oct 24, 2014 | Economy, Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
With oil prices dropping, there are a few ways you can take advantage of it. Here are two great resources: Find cheap home heating oil: Cash Heating Oil Find cheap gas: Gas Buddy
