Many people simply have no idea how much money they will spend when they retire. It all comes down to the lifestyle you want to live and how you wish to spend your time. In this episode Mary Sterk breaks down the way to look at spending during your Golden Years.

Summer can get really expensive when the grandkids come to stay! In this episode Mary Sterk offers some budget friendly ideas to enjoy the lazy summer days with those grandkids you love - without breaking the bank!

After many delays, the new DOL rules went into effect June 9 regarding the fiduciary standard. This impacts consumers in a variety of ways. If you have money in retirement accounts, it affects money going in, money coming out, and money transferring to a different retirement account. In this episode Mary Sterk shares what that new fiduciary rules mean for you and your retirement accounts.

Investing For Women - Episode #06-24-2017 by Sterk Financial

There are many types of IRA's - and people frequently don’t understand the differences or some of the rules. In this episode Mary Sterk gives you an IRA overview in a simple and easy to understand way.

When Nobody Wants Your Parent's Stuff - Episode #06-10-2017 by Sterk Financial

You're getting married! Finances are a major part of your new union. Each person brings their financial background, money philosophies, spending habits into the new marriage. Good communication and planning is the key to a healthy financial future together. In this episode Mary Sterk shares savvy financial tips for the Bride To Be!

We all want to make smart financial decisions. With so much information easily accessible through the internet you would think that would be easy! But most people still feel confused. In this episode Mary Sterk shares her thoughts on what is worth it - and what is not!

Graduates have a lot of financial things coming at them. High school grads are contemplating how to pay for college, moving out on their own and getting their first real job. College grads today are often faced with large debt loads and poor credit. In this episode Mary Sterk educates you on how to start the next phase of life on the right financial foot - including emergency fund basics, smart budgeting, credit building, and handling student loans.

Mother's Day gives us a chance to celebrate our moms and consider the fine financial lessons they have taught us. From metering out an allowance for chores, to re-purposing items most would have thrown away - mom's definitely have a lot to teach us. In this episode Mary Sterk shares some of the great lessons she learned from her mother, and some of the things she felt were most valuable to pass down to her own children.