Myths vs. Truths

Consolidating debt works much better for the bank than it does for you. [...]

Where Your Treasure Is...

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21) It’s been said that you can learn a lot about someone by looking through their trash. [...]

Money Smart Sheboygan's Financial Makeover Challenge

Vote for the family you think should win $1,000 in Money Smart Sheboygan County’s Financial Makeover Challenge! [...]

Are You Driving a Million Dollar Car???

With all the talk in the news about the Big Three automakers in distress, you may be thinking it’s a good time to buy a new car. [...]

Pushing the Envelope

Do you have trouble keeping track of your debit card receipts? Do you remember what you purchased on those receipts? Are you an impulse buyer? If you answered yes to these questions then maybe it’s time you started the envelope system. [...]

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My son-in-law passed away. What should my daughter do?

Dear Matt,

My son-in-law just passed away at the age of 38. He and my daughter were married for 15 months. They live in a suburb of Chicago. They have a house that is fully mortgaged. He had some life insurance. I’m guessing around $100,000.

I guess my question is….where does she begin? She [...]

401(k) vs Roth IRA

Roth IRA vs 401(k) – which one should you choose first? [...]