Austin Stagman

Point of Interest (Rates)

The U.S. Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates. Some say too fast, others say not fast enough. Rising interest rates will impact credit card, mortgage, and student loan rates as well inve...... Read More

Target-Date Funds: Are They Right For You?

No matter what your investment skill level, chances are you've come across something called a "target-date fund" - sometimes referred to as a "lifecycle" or "age-based" fund. The most common place ...... Read More

An Antidote For First-Time Homebuyer Jitters

If you're a Millennial like I am, chances are you're in the market to purchase your first home. It's exciting! But since it's most likely the largest purchase you've ever made, it can quickly turn...... Read More

Stock Market Volatility: How to Survive

Recently the stock market experienced steep declines tempered with rebounds. Investors were left reeling from this sudden volatility. But what exactly is volatility? What caused it to occur? And wh...... Read More

Equifax Victim? Now What?

I'm frustrated and mad! I do everything I can to protect my personal information by changing passwords and keeping them secure. Then a major bank, insurance company or credit agency gets hacked! An...... Read More

Dow Jones Reaches 20,000: Time to Sell?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high of 20,000! Can it go higher? Will the bottom drop out? Should you buy, sell, or hold? These are all good questions with no easy answers. That's wh...... Read More