When Paying a Premium was Worth It

A story how an expensive purchase was really not that expensive when I did some back of the envelope math. More here.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-person-paying-premium-worth-172600807.html

Investing in Our State's 529 College Savings Program

Total cost of four college for my two children is estimated to be over $550,000 in aggregate. We are saving for this daunting goal primarily through the New York state-sponsored college savings plan. Read more here...

Disclaimer: The author is a former investment professional who is currently not employed in the financial services industry, as such she does not maintain her securities licenses. 529 accounts are not insured by FDIC and may lose value. This article is personal opinion and should not be considered a recommendation or solicitation.

Rising Health Insurance Premium Costs Are Outpacing Income Growth

The cost of health insurance grew five times the rate of income growth from 2003-2010. Health insurance expenses are more than 20% of income on average. Will ObamaCare slow down the increase in healthcare costs? Read more here.