Monthly Archives : October 2013
For 401(k)s, staying the course pays off in crises

October 18, 2013
“‘Investors feel helpless, and when they feel helpless they go straight to cash,’ said certified financial planner Stacy Francis, president and CEO of Francis Financial, a New York-based investment advisory firm. ‘But if you keep saving and rebalancing your portfolio, you’ll feel more in control.'”
Stacy Francis Joins CNBC Digital Financial Advisor Counsil

October 17, 2013
“To help investors and financial investors better understand this complicated landscape, CNBC Digital has brought together 20 of the nation’s leading wealth managers and financial experts to create the CNBC Digital Financial Advisor Council.”
5 Things You’re Overspending On

October 9, 2013
“‘You also have to keep the insurance price in mind,’ Francis says. ‘Insurance premiums increase with the value of a vehicle. The more expensive the vehicle is, the higher the annual insurance costs.'”
5 Things You’re Overspending On

October 9, 2013
“If you don’t, and especially if you begin fighting with your partner over wedding costs, ‘it can create significant fiscal frictions between the newlyweds, which could lead the marriage to end prematurely,’ says Stacy Francis, who owns a wealth management and financial planning firm, Francis Financial.”
The 6 Worst Money Mistakes You Can Make in Marriage

October 4, 2013
“If you do take time off — no matter the reason — know that there are always ways to keep your earning potential strong, says Stacy Francis, founder of Francis Financial. ‘Stay in contact with colleagues, continue education and stay active socially.'”