Jim McGovern, Financial Advisor and Business Exit Planner

Leasing a car? Consider gap insurance to protect against losses that may not be covered by your current policy.

Gap Insurance for Leased Cars If you’re thinking of leasing a new car, then you shouldn’t forget about gap insurance.

How much does it really cost to own a home? It may be more than you think. Read about the hidden costs of home ownership.

The hidden costs of homeownership How to factor a home purchase into your long-term financial strategy.

The holidays can put a strain on your finances. Here’s how to help make gift-giving less stressful

Strategies for smarter gift-giving Stressed about the cost of gift-giving? You’re not alone. Here are some tips on how to be a savvier gift-giver.

It’s human nature to want long-term financial confidence. But rather than crash and burn in a market bubble, here are some ideas on how to build a solid investment portfolio.

Financial fixes: Beware of market bubbles Ideas on how to build a solid investment portfolio.

If you’re a business owner, there comes a time when you think of handing over the reins to someone else. Are you ready — and is your business ready — for that change? It’s never too early to start strategizing succession and transition plans. Here ar

How to prepare your business for a transition With proper preparation, you can position yourself, your employees, and the business you’ve built for continued success.

Divorce is a painful process. Avoid financial mistakes that may have life-long consequences.

A House Divided By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.

Fallen trees damage property and strain neighborly relations. Who pays when your tree falls?

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays? Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

Amid the emotional and financial tumult of a divorce, it’s critical to ensure that you’re properly covered by insurance. If you’re recently divorced, or going through a divorce, here are some steps to take to ensure that you’re protected.

Insurance after a divorce If you are going through a divorce, here are some steps to take to help ensure that you’re properly protected by insurance.

What do you think your retirement will be like? Attitudes are changing, and many are working in their golden year.

Retirement Redefined Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Making objective choices can be tough when investing, but many savvy investors know how to keep their decisions emotion-free.

What Smart Investors Know Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.