A: There are a variety of factors that determine the strength of the U.S. economy, including government spending levels, imports versus exports and currency values. Yet, the biggest factor in …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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8/12/16
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A: You’re planning for the perfect wedding, but will you put the same amount of attention into planning your wedding budget? Knowing how much money you have to work with will help you plan a …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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7/14/16
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A: You have the resources to turn your house into the dream home you’ve always wanted . Now what? Here are some tips to help you plan your remodel.
Compile your wish list. …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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5/25/16
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A: What long-term impact do you want to have on the people and causes that are important to you? Legacy questions are tough and estate planning, an essential part of documenting your …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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4/18/16
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A: To set yourself up for a successful and stress-free tax season, and to ensure you hit the upcoming tax filing deadline, start getting ready now with these s imple steps.
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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3/17/16
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A: With the increase in the number of two-income households over the past few decades, more families are in need of child care during the work week. Having a baby is expensive enough, with the …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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2/10/16
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There comes a time when parents nearing retirement should have a conversation with their adult children about their financial situation. In many cases the conversation can feel overwhelming and …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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1/6/16
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A: Money is a powerful force in our lives. We’re required to think about money—how much we have, how much we want, how to get more of it— on a regular basis. Undoubtedly, how …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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12/3/15
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Investing in the stock market has its ups and downs. And it’s not just because the stock market is unpredictable. It’s easy for individual investors to get tripped up by the psychology of …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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11/2/15
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A: When you think about long-term care, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it may be nursing homes or something associated with aging and increasing medical needs. In a broad …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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9/21/15
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