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The ABCs of IRAs If you want to retire someday, and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle when you do, consider opening an individual retirement account (IRA) now. There are several types of IRAs but the two most common are traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Both offer excellent tax advantages, as well as the benefit of compounding interest on the money you contribute

With all of the recent changes to healthcare coverage and insurance plans over the past couple of years, most people have been affected by the new rules and regulations in one way or another. For many, increased monthly premiums and co-pay amounts or high annual deductibles are the result of these new healthcare guidelines. While there certainly are options

If you have a mortgage, it’s most likely the largest payment you make every month. But have you every stopped to think about the costs that make up that monthly mortgage payment? Sure, a portion of what you pay goes toward the principal, or the actual amount you’ve borrowed, as well as the interest you’re paying on the principal. But if

For most young adults between the ages of 20 and 35, saving for retirement is not a priority. In fact, one particular study found that 55 percent of Generation Y individuals (those born between 1980 and 2000) have not even started a retirement savings plan yet. Even more said they simply haven’t given it any thought. Whether it’s because of low

If you’re in the beginning stages of thinking about how to invest, what to invest, where to invest and when to invest, you’re probably a little overwhelmed. That’s perfectly normal. There are a lot of options when it comes to using your money to increase your wealth. First, before discussing those options, it’s important to

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably dreamed about passing many things on to your children. Whether it’s your core value and belief system, your strong work ethic, or your passion for 19th century impressionist artwork, you want to leave them with at least a small part of you. Here’s something else you’ll want to pass down to

On October 7th, Jessica Childers presented a seminar on college financing. The event was held at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana and about twenty high school seniors and parents were in attendance. The interns at Tru Direction, Andrew Fullhart and Connor Masters, helped coordinate and plan the seminar. It was a great success! To watch

Do you remember those New Year’s resolutions you made at the beginning of the year? How many have you kept? If you’re like most people, if you didn’t abandon them after the first week, you most likely did sometime within the first half of the year. Research has proven over and over that New Year’s resolutions don’t work but,