The anniversary of 9/11 always reminds me that our lives can be changed dramatically in the span of a day. We could not have imagined on September 10 that such tragedy would strike or that so many people’s lives would be changed. It’s one of the reasons it’s so...

Enjoy your long weekend soaking up the final vestiges of summer? Last minute visits to your Louisville pool, outdoor amusements, a little grill-out … maybe buying a new car?Typically Labor Day is one of the biggest car shopping days of the year. As dealers look to...

It’s almost September as I write this. First, I need to remind you that the filing deadline for tax extensions is nearing. October 16th will be here before you know it:502-964-5000 If you’ve comfortably waited around at home thinking you have plenty of time to...

Here we are, nearing the end of August, looking September and fall in the face. And that calls for a couple tax-related reminders.1. If you’re a teacher... you’re a true Louisville hero, which is why I want to make sure you remember that you can claim up to $300 for...

I want to start today by sending my thoughts to those suffering and grieving in Maui. You’ve likely heard about the wildfires raging there (the deadliest in more than a hundred years, actually, with search efforts only just beginning). If you’re at all interested in...

Remember when music went digital? No more massive stacks of CDs or worries over scratched discs. You could exchange all of that for your first-generation iPod that fit in your pocket.But if you’re old enough to remember that, you also remember a less-than-legal shared...

Well, let’s start with some good news on the economic front. After the latest earnings reports, it looks like the GDP is doing better than analysts thought thanks to consumer spending and an aggressive investment attitude by businesses this year. Recession fears...

Man, I love summer. Longer days, time outside in nature, burgers on the grill… scorching hot weather… Okay, so that last part not at all. And the heat continues to turn up across the US and parts of Europe (it was so hot they closed the Acropolis multiple...

Remember watching Back to the Future II and thinking hoverboards were going to be the greatest futuristic invention? How about paying for things through an implant in your wrist like the 2012 Total Recall movie? (That’s an idea that might not be so futuristic...

If you’re like me, you’ve been hearing fireworks going off pretty steadily in your Louisville neighborhood over the past week, culminating in the typical grand fanfare around the holiday. Except in parts of the country where fire and smoke have been major hazards —...

Seems like all we’ve dealt with the past few years, economically speaking, is a series of *emergencies*.Adjusting to this new normal, especially in terms of your checking account, and still maintaining a safety net for when unexpected costs arise, isn’t easy.Hard as...