JAMA International Medicine recently published a study that says substituting butter with plant-based oils (like olive oil) by just one tablespoon per day can lead to a 17% reduction in both total mortality and…
In March of 2025, a state appellate court decided that gun control measure 114 is constitutional. Now, an Oregon Supreme Court has agreed to review the previous decision. Measure 114 was just barely approved…
Passing wealth from generation to generation is a tradition, not an obligation. Some individuals don’t feel comfortable with the decision to pass their money on to their children. One recent case on the Dave…
Retirement usually comes later in life, after decades of hard work and saving. But for one Reddit user, the dream came much earlier in life. With an amazing $22 million saved by the time…
The most common financial family dynamics involve older generations having more money than younger generations. Our parents have had many more years to work and grow wealth. However, sometimes family patterns are reversed. What…
Inheriting a large chunk of money can be an exciting time filled with both gratitude for the financial gift and grief for a lost loved one. Many people talk about how money can be…
When it comes to retirement planning, we all have our personal ideas of how much we need across accounts and investments in order to continue living comfortably after we’ve quit our job. Saving $1.1…
It is estimated that the Federal Reserve will make three interest rate cuts in 2025. Citigroup projects that these rate cuts will begin in September and rates may be slashed by 75 base points.…
Retirement is a long-awaited time for many hard-working folks. However, timing is vastly different for everyone, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Just because you hit your early 60s does not mean it’s time…
A gun-related lawsuit in New Mexico has just been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The state had previously sued gun manufacturers, claiming the companies were aware of illegal trafficking of their weapons. However, the…
Millions of retired individuals rely on Social Security, whether partially or fully, to support their post-career lifestyle. Though we mostly associate these monthly benefits with retirees or seniors, Social Security covers more than just…
Since the beginning of modern automobiles, Ford has been a standout name in the automotive industry. From their original Ford Model A to their bestselling F-Series trucks, Ford reigns supreme in the auto world.…
On June 4, 2025, President Trump unexpectedly announced travel bans and restrictions on 19 countries. The proclamation, which goes into effect on June 9, fully bans residents from 12 nations, while 7 additional countries…
For those receiving Social Security, Cost-of-Living adjustments (COLAs) are essential to quality of life. These increases, which happen each year, are not simply “raises” for the retirement community; they are inflation-based adjustments, corresponding to…
Microsoft, the multibillion-dollar tech corporation, has just recently laid off thousands of employees. The company did so silently, with zero announcements or explanations. Though Microsoft has previously fired large numbers of workers during restructuring…
Over the last decade, shopping has changed. This change has occurred worldwide, most notably in technologically advanced countries like America. We once ventured out to “run errands”, a frequent activity that often included a…
Collectively, we all know fast-food isn’t the healthiest choice. And with rising prices, it often isn’t even the cheapest choice either, with the average McDonald’s meal costing $9.29. But darn it if those fast-food…
If you’re nearing the age of 65, you’re about to hit a major life milestone. Congratulate yourself for endearing all the challenges over the years (and hopefully some wonderful moments, too). By our mid-60s,…
Estate planning is no easy task. Yet, as we age, the need to make some truly important decisions looms larger in our minds. Navigating the ins-and-outs of creating a will is difficult enough under…
Whether we’re talking about a Fortune 500 Company or an up-and-coming small business, reputation is critical to success. Branding is what makes a company recognizable, influencing public perception. If customers trust a product or…
