If your employer offers a 401(k), it’s often a good idea to take advantage of it. Not only are 401(k)s loaded with tax breaks, but many of the companies that sponsor these accounts…
Most Americans would flunk a basic tax literacy quiz. In fact, about 61% of those surveyed by TaxFoundation.org did not known or were unsure of even the most basic tax concepts with regards to…
Crossdressing characters has been a source of comedy throughout the history of entertainment, and examples can be cited throughout Ming and Qing Dynasty Peking Opera, the works of England’s William Shakespeare (As You Like…
Republican lawmakers have long been accused of wanting to cut programs like Social Security. So it may have come as a relief to some voters when President Trump made it clear during his campaign…
It could be from an inheritance. It could be from a winning lottery ticket. It could be from a personal injury insurance settlement. Whatever the source, people who are suddenly recipients of an unexpected…
With over 18 million weekly listeners to his podcast, Dave Ramsey is one of the most popular financial advice show hosts in the US. His no-nonsense, old school wisdom has helped millions of people…
There’s a reason why so many people flock to Omaha every year to attend the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B | BRK-B Price Prediction) shareholders meeting to watch the great Warren Buffett speak. A lucky few…
Dealing with family can sometimes be challenging under the best of circumstances. If you are involved in a family dispute surrounding an inheritance, then things become even more complicated. Unfortunately, this is a situation…
Dealing with a deceased parent’s financial accounts ranks among the most difficult tasks anyone faces. The grief of losing a loved one compounds when you must navigate complex banking and retirement systems, often while…
In the case of many individuals investigating the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) lifestyle, there is always a question about the best moves. What works for one individual and how they structure their accounts…
A classic episode of the Dave Ramsey Show featured a bizarre financial dilemma: a 29-year-old paying their parents’ $3,000 monthly mortgage. While helping family is noble, this specific situation is a red flag for…
As someone who cut social media out of my life years ago, I must admit to spending a surprising amount of time on Reddit. In my defense, I initially visited Reddit for an article…
A lot of people make a point to save diligently in a 401(k) during their working years. And you’d think that would be the hard part, right? But actually, many people find it…
The 4% Withdrawal Rule for retirement funds celebrated its 30th anniversary this past October. Financial advice professionals have used it as a benchmark for advising their clients in scheduling their retirement account withdrawals throughout…
Retirees looking for more of a one-stop-shop investment solution that takes care of asset allocation may wish to check out some of the “balanced” ETF offerings offered by iShares. Undoubtedly, such offerings probably won’t…
