Judith Frantz - Financial Advisor at LPL Financial

05/12/2022

07/29/2019

A comfortable retirement is built on years of consistent saving, investing and planning. Here are seven things to do now in order to have a better retirement when the time comes.

As you approach retirement, consider maxing out retirement accounts, paying off high-interest debt, and exploring healthcare options.

07/25/2019

Do you go to bed with a fitness tracker around your wrist to track your sleep? The data it collects may not be telling you as much as you’d like. Here’s why.

Our personal tech columnist tracked his sleep for two weeks with an Apple Watch and some software. Here’s why he concluded it was a pointless exercise.

07/16/2019

Experts recommend having between 4-6 months’ worth of living expenses in savings in case of emergencies. The exact amount, however, depends on your city’s cost of living. Here’s where it’s easiest to save for a rainy day.

You should have at least six months' savings set aside in case of an emergency. But one factor — the city in which you live — could have a big impact on whether or not you're able to reach that number.

07/15/2019

According to a recent survey, Americans, on average, believe they need $1.7 million to retire comfortably… but many people fall short of that goal. Let's talk about creating a retirement savings plan today.

Americans believe they need $1.7 million, on average, to retire, according to a recent survey from Charles Schwab. That's a pretty good number if they can get there.

07/12/2019

If you’re worried about the future of Social Security it may be prudent to calculate your retirement savings in two ways— one that includes Social Security income and one that does not. Learn more here.

Social Security is on shaky ground, and experts believe changes are imminent. Now more than ever, you shouldn't rely on Social Security.

07/08/2019

Recent college graduates are moving back home at higher rates than any previous generation. If your son or daughter is moving back home, a set of ground rules may be helpful for everyone.

Young adults are more likely to reside with their parents than previous generations did, leading to a need for guidelines on how to manage the stay.

06/27/2019

Are your adult children moving back into your home? Many are – and for a variety of reasons. But before you welcome your now-grown bird back into the nest, there are some things to consider.

Some guidelines would help plan for the unexpected and maintain the peace.

06/24/2019

Do you use an allowance to teach your children about money? Here are some tips – and some things to consider – when giving your children an allowance.

A new survey shows that 40% of Americans are paying their kids an allowance. Here's how much they are paying and other ways you can teach your children about money.

05/15/2019

Rejection – of a project, promotion or raise – can be a common occurrence on the job. But you can learn to take rejection in stride – and your career may benefit.

When someone rejects you, it helps to remember that there’s another you.