Phishing, Fraud, and Security Issues

By: Kristina K. Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP® Recently, we had several clients call concerned they had fallen victim to phishing schemes, or had otherwise compromised key personal information. These were what appeared to be legitimate financial institutions requesting verification of information.…

Is Now the Time to Refinance?

By: Mary E. McCraw, CFP® With interest rates at historic lows, it is an excellent opportunity to lock in a low rate on your mortgage. However, many people simply don’t take advantage of this strategy to reduce their mortgage costs.…