KPC Smart Money Kevin and Karin Christ

You are getting married and your life is going to change in many ways.  An often-overlooked topic however is finances, yet it is one of the top reasons for marital stress. Here are our thoughts on what to discuss and plan for when you are getting married.
Key Takeaways:
Wedding budgets & expectations The wedding is just the first day of the rest of your life Common or Community property state Taxes in Marriage

You are getting married and your life is going to change in many ways.  An often-overlooked topic however is finances, yet it is one of the top reasons for marital stress. Here are our thoughts on what to discuss and plan for when you are getting married.
Key Takeaways:
Do you know your partner's income, debt, spending habits and credit score? Do you plan on merging finances or keeping them separate? What will your new household budget be? What are your attitudes towards saving and spending?

Generating income from dividends isn't just for retired people.  It is a great strategy to have in your investment portfolio.  But what companies should you invest in and how to you set up a diversified dividend portfolio? We will answer these questions as well as talk about the taxation of dividends versus interest on this week's show.
Key Takeaways:
Reinvest the dividends or take as income High Yield versus growth Be prepared for Volatility Be diversified

Generating income from dividends isn't just for retired people.  It is a great strategy to have in your investment portfolio.  But what companies should you invest in and how to you set up a diversified dividend portfolio? We will answer these questions as well as talk about the taxation of dividends versus interest on this week's show.
Takeaways:
What are dividends? How to Build a dividend paying portfolio What types of dividend paying stock to look for

In this 2 part series we talk about some of the important financial decisions when becoming new parents.  There is so much that will change as you prepare and learn about parenthood and the financial aspects can be ignored or dropped.  Listen in today to find out what financial steps are important no this new journey in your life.
Takeaways:
Tax Breaks for Parents Update Tax Withholdings Start saving for College Childcare Find a Financial Planner or Take Some Classes

In this 2 part series we talk about some of the important financial decisions when becoming new parents.  There is so much that will change as you prepare and learn about parenthood and the financial aspects can be ignored or dropped.  Listen in today to find out what financial steps are important no this new journey in your life.
Takeaways:
Employer and State options for income while on maternity leave Budget and Spending Plan Life & Disability Insurance Emergency and Retirement Savings Create or Update Your Will