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Kids and Money . . . It’s Up to You & Me
Why is it so important for parents to teach their kids financial literacy? A 2022 study by Fidelity discovered that roughly 72% of the teens say they have “no knowledge about trading stocks and ETFs.” And almost half the 13- to 17-year-olds surveyed said that investing “feels out of reach” for them.
Is There a Magic Bullet for Retirement?
For almost three decades, the 4% rule has often been used as the rule of thumb for retirees in determining their withdrawal rate. But considering today’s market and economic conditions, can retirees really rely on this old standby to guarantee they won’t run out of money?
Financial Planning Breeds Financial Success!
With no shortage of financial myths and mysteries to choose from, there is possibly none bigger than the concept that financial planning is only for the wealthy. The truth for most folks, however, is just the opposite – financial planning is actually a path to becoming wealthy.
Forgive the Loan – or the Interest?
Potentially forgiving student loans is a controversial topic these days. I’ve weighed in before on the current administration’s proposals and ideas. There are additional financial consequences to this proposal for the borrowers, too.
Strapped for Cash Before Retirement? This New Rule Can Give You More
SEPP, which stands for “Substantially Equal Periodic Payments” isn’t necessarily commonly understood by a lot of folks, but it’s a viable option if you find yourself in a pinch and need to access your retirement funds early.
Retirement Savings – Another Victim of Today’s Inflation
Higher prices at the gas pump, the grocery store, the airport, and many other items affected by today’s high inflation are challenging us to stretch our dollars as far as they can go – and for some, their retirement savings are taking the hit.
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Kids and Money . . . It’s Up to You & Me
Why is it so important for parents to teach their kids financial literacy? A 2022 study by Fidelity discovered that roughly 72% of the teens say they have “no knowledge about trading stocks and ETFs.” And almost half the 13- to 17-year-olds surveyed said that investing “feels out of reach” for them.
Is There a Magic Bullet for Retirement?
For almost three decades, the 4% rule has often been used as the rule of thumb for retirees in determining their withdrawal rate. But considering today’s market and economic conditions, can retirees really rely on this old standby to guarantee they won’t run out of money?
Financial Planning Breeds Financial Success!
With no shortage of financial myths and mysteries to choose from, there is possibly none bigger than the concept that financial planning is only for the wealthy. The truth for most folks, however, is just the opposite – financial planning is actually a path to becoming wealthy.
Forgive the Loan – or the Interest?
Potentially forgiving student loans is a controversial topic these days. I’ve weighed in before on the current administration’s proposals and ideas. There are additional financial consequences to this proposal for the borrowers, too.
Strapped for Cash Before Retirement? This New Rule Can Give You More
SEPP, which stands for “Substantially Equal Periodic Payments” isn’t necessarily commonly understood by a lot of folks, but it’s a viable option if you find yourself in a pinch and need to access your retirement funds early.
Retirement Savings – Another Victim of Today’s Inflation
Higher prices at the gas pump, the grocery store, the airport, and many other items affected by today’s high inflation are challenging us to stretch our dollars as far as they can go – and for some, their retirement savings are taking the hit.