One major expense as a driver is car insurance. Finding a cheap, but quality coverage can be challenging. Dr. Puneet Prakash, associate professor in the department of finance and general business, and the Baker Chair of Risk Management and Insurance at Missouri State University, offers some insights to WalletHub about car insurance rates in Missouri. … [Read more...] about What are the pros and cons of cheap car insurance?
Some employers offer select employees a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). What is SERP? How is it different from the 401(k)? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, explains more about SERP on U.S. News & World Report. … [Read more...] about Understanding the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
Many people carry very little cash with them and prefer paying for their purchases with a credit or debit card. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, shares with Reader’s Digest a few instances when cash payment is best. … [Read more...] about When should you pay with cash instead of a card?
There are several types of airline credit cards. Should you get one? If you do, what should you know about them? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, answers a few questions about airline credit cards on WalletHub. … [Read more...] about What you should know about airline credit cards
The 403(b) is a retirement plan offered by nonprofit companies, charities and other tax-exempt organizations. How does it work? When should you open one? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, answers these questions on U.S. News & World Report. … [Read more...] about Getting to know the 403(b)