Mark P. Cussen
CFP®, CMFC
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Mark P. Cussen has over 13 years of experience in the financial industry, which includes working with investments, insurance, mortgages, taxes and financial planning. He has two years of experience in writing and editing insurance and securities test training manuals, as well as other financial topics. He has also worked in in retail, discount and bank brokerage systems and been involved in a venture capital enterprise in the oil and gas sector. Cussen has a Bachelor of Science in English from the University of Kansas and completed his CFP®; coursework at the Bloch School of Business at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in August of 2001.
Author's Most Recent
•  Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?  - Home equity can be a viable financing alternative, but it depends on how you spend the funds.
•  7 Counterintuitive Retirement Strategies That Work  - We address seven investment misconceptions, and how you can make your retirement plan make sense.
•  3 Alternative Budgeting Styles: Which One Suits You?  - Not everyone is cut out for online or heavily-involved budgeting. Here are some budgeting solutions.
•  Foreclose On High Housing Prices  - Foreclosed homes may be financially appealing, but there are many obstacles to consider before buying.
•  The Key To CFP Exam Success  - Up to 60 of the questions on this test are case studies. Are you up for the challenge?
•  Financial Funds Provide Diversity ... And Risk  - Sector funds can provide maximum exposure to financial industry stocks, but this benefit is a double-edged sword.
•  Stable Value Funds: Risk Less And Earn More  - Stable value funds can provide higher yields and lower risk.
•  When You Can't Pay Uncle Sam  - If you can't pay your taxes, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Discover your options here.
•  Make No-Load Annuities Your Viable Alternative  - These alternative retirement funds provide diversification with no fees, so what's the catch?
•  IRS Asset Seizures: Could It Happen To You?  - If you can't pay your taxes, know that the IRS has many avenues for collecting what you owe.
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