Marriage & Money: The Importance of Communication
Marriage is about far more than love and companionship. It’s a partnership that forms the foundation of a family, and it may be the most important contract you ever enter. Disagreements over financial values, long-term goals, or spending habits can create a lot of stress in your relationship and affect every area of your life.…
Read MoreManaging Finances as a Team
Watch above as Brian Cochran sits down with JMA’s own Joe Limke and his wife Pam to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing couples as they embark on a shared financial journey. Drawing on decades of financial expertise and personal experience, Joe and Pam touch on big topics like goal setting, making big decisions as…
Read MoreUnderstanding Interest Rates
Since March of 2022, when the Federal Open Market Committee enacted the first of many interest rate increases, interest rates have been at the forefront of many people’s minds. Discussion dominates news channels and dinner table conversations alike. And with that discussion can come uncertainty and questions: Are interest rates high right now? When will…
Read MoreMoney 101: How Do Credit Cards Work?
For young people beginning their financial journey, few topics hold as much mystique and stigma as credit cards. We’ve seen people at both unhealthy ends of a spectrum: those who accrue consumer debt, and those who avoid credit cards altogether. The truth is that credit cards are neither good nor bad. They are merely tools…
Read MoreDo I Need a Financial Advisor?
The financial world is filled with decisions. You might find yourself facing an overwhelming number of options with no clear “right” choice. For example, you might be asking yourself: How much house can I actually afford? How much money should I be setting aside in savings each month? Is there some way I could save…
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