What’s Your Biggest Waste of Money?
Americans are in the age of reducing waste. There’s a big push to purchase sustainable products, reduce our usage of plastics, and recycle. But has this trend carried over to our personal finances?...... Read More
Kate Arndt
Financial Planner, Bedel Financial Consulting Inc.
Guide to Leaving a Legacy
American philosopher William James once said, “The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” Have you ever stopped to think about the impact you want to have on the worl...... Read More
Owe Taxes? What Went Wrong in 2018 and How to Survive It
The 2018 tax filing deadline came and went. Whew! But for some Americans, the tax headache has just begun. This year was the first filing under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and while some taxpayers...... Read More
20 Percent Down Payment – Debunked or Not?
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran of the house purchase process, you’ve likely heard this adage: “Thou shalt put 20 percent down!” It’s so entrenched in people's psyches ...... Read More
Put Your Finances on Autopilot
Was 2018 a financial disaster for you? If so, managing your money the same way will likely have the same result in 2019. Why not try some tools that can help you manage your finances and make...... Read More
Is Your Financial Institution Right for You?
Why did you decide to bank with your current provider? My first bank was the same community bank my parents used. When I moved out of state, I picked my new bank purely out of convenience. A branch...... Read More
Become a Millionaire… Overnight?
Today, everyone's obsessed with instant gratification. Same-day delivery; websites loading in one-second flat; speedy answers to all questions; and a few taps on a keypad to stay in touch with fami...... Read More
When College Planning Goes Awry
We've all been told the best way to prepare for the future is to plan ahead. That's why so many American families contribute to 529 plans for college costs. But what if your child or grandchild has...... Read More
Auto Insurance And… Pothole Damage?
There is a season between winter and spring: Pothole Season! It's all the talk around the water cooler as drivers bond over their shared distaste for crater-riddled streets. With thousands of open...... Read More
Tax Reform And You
What's significant about 1,097? That's how many pages in the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" that President Trump signed in late December 2017. No time to read each page? No worries. Here is a short synops...... Read More