John Goddard’s Blog – May 11, 2016
I’ve been retired for a bit more than a year now. I’m stunned to write this. Where did the time go? Time moves at the same pace, of course, but it seems to be zipping by faster now than in earlier stages of my life. I think becoming more sensitive to time goes along with […]
Aspiring School Counselor Struggles with Debt
By George Erb – Special to The Seattle Times “Like many young adults, Tacoma graduate student Taylor Reyes is pursuing her dreams of a career and a home while college debt piles up around her. She’s worried whether she can earn enough money as a school counselor to buy a house and pay off student […]
Powerball windfall: Strategies for the suddenly wealthy (Komo News)
By Connie Thompson – Komo News The mere thought of sudden wealth triggers lofty visions. Virtually everyone has a plan. But whether it’s 1.5 Billion, or several hundred thousand- money experts say the first thing to do- is nothing. “Don’t quit your job right away.” , said Certified Financial Planner Ted White. “Don’t go out […]
Paying for Son’s College weighs on Serious Kenmore Savers
By George Erb – Special to The Seattle Times “Jennifer Ferdinand and Todd Parker have steady jobs, pensions and retirement accounts. They keep their spending in check and expect to pay off their home mortgage after 15 years. In short, the Kenmore couple are well positioned for the future, with a notable exception: paying for […]