Take the America Saves Pledge

October 22, 2013

Want to win a $50 gift card?  By taking the America Saves Pledge and agreeing to receive text messages with  tips to help you find money to save and reminders to save for your specific goal, you will be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards during the month of October. You’ll be joining over 310,000 people who have pledged to save so far, and even if you don’t get the gift card, you will win by staying motivated to save. Continue reading “Take the America Saves Pledge”

Why I Changed My Mind About Whole Life Insurance

July 12, 2012
Updated June 14, 2017

Like most financial planners who don’t sell whole life insurance, I’ve always seen whole life insurance policies as great big rip-offs sold by sleazy life insurance agents. But my opinion changed a bit after a recent conversation I had with a Helpline caller. While I still think most people are better off buying term insurance, I’ve come to the conclusion that whole life insurance can be a better deal for some people. Continue reading “Why I Changed My Mind About Whole Life Insurance”