How do you bounce back from identity theft? In today’s technological world, your personal and financial information often sits exposed — and ID thieves employ many methods to profit if they lay hands on your Social Security number (SSN...
What will inflation be in coming years? The real answer is that it varies according to your age and spending patterns. Inflation wallops someone with kids in college, and is hardly noticeable to stay-at-home types. Another consideration: Do you...
When it comes to our financial nest eggs, we all want to make the best decisions possible. Scouring information sources often seems like a good place to start – if you know how to sift what you find.A common question: “What book, paper...
Every day we’re bombarded with reports of what’s hot and what’s not--fueling a fear of missing out (FOMO) on some great investment opportunity. But a diversified portfolio is still the best way for you to maximize returns while...
Ah, weddings. If you’re a young adult, as much as you enjoy seeing your friends get married, you must think about how much attending all those ceremonies will cost you. One secret to getting a price break on some of those good times: the...
When selecting an individual retirement account, the traditional IRA is fine for many of us. But there are a number of factors that make a Roth account more compelling.Taxes remain a big reason. With a traditional account, your contributions...
Have your earnings from work peaked? A lot of people are seeing their wages max out earlier and earlier. That’s a big problem in the quest for financial security.London’s The Telegraph newspaper ran an article with a provocative title...
How should you, or your offspring, choose a college major? By picking a field of study that leads to a job with the highest salary? Actually, the answer is more involved than that.The other day I was playing the Game of Life with my kids again...
Picking stocks is like picking the right diamond. They all have different characteristics and values. Some are precious and dazzling. Others are flawed.June remains the most popular month for weddings, but the autumn months are busy with people...
When you withdraw money from your investment accounts, the big question is: in what order? From taxable accounts first? Tax-deferred? The answer makes a difference.When you leave the workforce and rely on your savings for income...
