May 2011 - RFM Financial Solutions, LLC

Save More Money This Year for Retirement

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | May 20, 2011 | Retirement Planning

There are many ways you can save for retirement. The majority of articles out there are based on investments, but there really are some simple ways to save money towards your retirement. In an article by David Ning, he...

CNN Money On The Go

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | May 13, 2011 | Industry News

CNNMoney.com is now available for mobile users on the go – and its free! The app enables users to pick and choose from 10 editorial sections, from Technology to Small Business for a customized news feed. It also offers...

Power-Sucking Internet – Exploring the Demand and Investment Opportunities

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | May 7, 2011 | Industry News

Interesting! CNN reports today that the internet uses more electricity in America than the auto industry uses to make cars and trucks. This article takes a look at the just how much power is being used by our internet grid, the...

Social Security Benefits: No More Paper Checks

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | May 6, 2011 | Retirement Planning

A couple new rules may affect you if you are receiving Social Security Benefits: First, if you owe an unpaid debt, federal law says your Social Security benefits, in most cases, can’t be garnished to pay the bill. But...

The Fed: Challenged with Keeping Both Inflation and Unemployment Low

Posted by Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA | May 5, 2011 | Industry News

Market Watch reports “Like it or not, in the short run there is a trade-off between unemployment and inflation. To keep inflation low, you need high unemployment; if you favor low unemployment you have to accept high...