By: BJ Killian
 
As technology becomes a larger part of vehicles, you might feel overwhelmed and not sure what actually makes sense to purchase and which ones aren’t necessary. One feature offered in a variety of new General Motors vehicles was created not only to help seniors, but also those who have trouble remembering things.
 
As with some vehicle technologies, the ideas result from tragedy. Airbags, anti-lock brakes, rearview cameras and emergency trunk release handles all were born after the need arose.

Risk Money has tons of options - there are as many ways to lose your money as there are to spend your money. But Safe Money options can be limiting, which is why as a financial professional I make recommendations specific to each investor where Safe Money investments are concerned.

By: Todd Bauman/Financial Focus
 
As you near retirement, it's likely you'll have many questions about Social Security. Here are a few of the most common questions and answers about Social Security benefits.

Will Social Security be around when you need it?
You've probably heard media reports about the worrisome financial condition of Social Security, but how heavily should you weigh this information when deciding when to begin receiving benefits? While it's very likely that some changes will be made to Social Security (e.g., payroll taxes may increase or benefits may be reduced by a certain percentage), there's no need to base your decision about when to apply for benefits on this information alone.

By: Todd Bauman / Financial Focus
 
People today are living longer than ever before, and the cost of living is only going up – especially in the area of health care. Most people retiring today also do so without the benefit of a pension, so they have to rely on their investments.
 
After spending a lifetime building up your nest egg, the only logical thing to do is to protect it.
 
However, that comes with its own challenges. Interest rates have gone down on traditional safe money products.

It might be hard to believe, but in the summer, drivers tend to let their guards down and get lax about their driving habits. Michelin, a tire manufacturer for over 100 years, recently released a study that shows almost 75% of drivers falsely believe there are fewer accidents in summer versus winter because of long days of light, nicer weather and better driving conditions.
The study also notes that more than half of the drivers it surveyed admitted being less cautious when driving, less likely to pay attention to other drivers on the road, and less likely to check the condition of their tires. In truth, some of the most severe tire-related incidents are due to tires that are under inflated.
Whether you’re just driving around town, or planning a long road trip, tire safety (and vehicle safety) should be high on your list. Here are some great tips from Michelin you should follow before hitting the road: