How many credit card accounts do you think the average person should have? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor in the department of finance, economics and risk management at Missouri State University, answers this question on WalletHub. … [Read more...] about What’s a good number of credit cards to have?
Certified financial planner Dr. James Philpot talks about annuities on the Annuity.org Podcast. Philpot is also an associate professor in the department of finance, economics and risk management at Missouri State University. Interest Rates Make Annuities Attractive for People Near Retirement – Philpot discusses how rising inflation rates and interest rates … [Read more...] about Get a better understanding of annuities
Umbrella insurance is a type of insurance coverage that extends the liability insurance from an auto or homeowner’s insurance policy to cover more situations with higher limits. Who should purchase it and how should people choose their coverage limits? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor in the department of finance, economics and risk … [Read more...] about What is umbrella insurance?
What are savings bonds and how do they work? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and risk management at Missouri State University, offers some insights to U.S. News Money. … [Read more...] about Getting to know more about savings bonds
With a new year come new goals and resolutions. Many Americans will set financial goals in 2023, but do they have the right plan in place to hit those objectives? What are some simple steps they can take to achieve their financial goals? Dr. James Philpot, associate professor in the department of finance and risk at Missouri State University, offers insight and advice for … [Read more...] about Financial planning in the new year