July 2011 - RFM Financial Solutions, LLC

The Biggest Risk to Bonds

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | Jul 28, 2011 | Industry News, Investment Planning, Market Trends

Terrific video from Morningstar regarding the current bond trends. The Biggest Risk to Bonds

Why the Economy Slows While the Stock Market Grows

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | Jul 26, 2011 | Industry News, Market Trends

How can stocks be approaching an all-time high if the economy is suffering from high unemployment and sagging home prices? Watch this great video from MoneyWatch for an explaination.

Potential Problems with Adding your Child's Name to your Home

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | Jul 20, 2011 | Personal Finance

Many parents, especially the older ones, assume it is wise to add a child’s name to their house deed in case something should happen to them. On the contrary, it is probably the worst thing that can be done. By doing so,...

No More Paper Savings Bonds Starting 01-01-12

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | Jul 14, 2011 | Education Planning, Investment Planning, Personal Finance

Starting next year, you’ll no longer be able to buy paper savings bonds at banks and other financial institutions. Paper savings bonds, which have been around since 1935, will be replaced by electronic bonds come January...

Schwab Mobile Launches Android App and Check Deposit Feature

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | Jul 12, 2011 | Investment Planning, Personal Finance

New from Schwab Mobile—the app for Android™ and the ability to deposit checks anywhere, anytime. Anyone who is currently using the Schwab iPhone® app already has the advantage of moving money and accessing accounts effortlessly...