Hidden Investment Fees and 3 Tips To Avoid Them
Do you have a 401k or Individual Retirement Account? What fees lurk inside it? Do you put too much trust in a financial advisor to keep your best interests in…
5 Tax Changes To Boost Your Finances In 2023
Happy new year everyone! Soon, tax season for 2022 will be here, but there are several changes for this new year (2023) that will play out when you file your…
Do You Need Life Insurance? Maybe Not.
Life insurance is one of the only purchases you make where you dread the day you have to use it. It is kind of like buying a generator. It is…
Paying For Health Care In Early Retirement – Before Medicare Starts
Retiring early is the dream of many. It is a time when you can finally truly be in the driver’s seat. You can make decisions about how to spend the…
The 10 Most-Searched Personal Finance Questions – Answered
Every year, lists circulate of the most-searched questions and terms on Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines. I always get a kick out of the off-the-wall things people type…
5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Inflation
One of the greatest threats to your personal finances is inflation. Inflation has likely impacted you personally, especially over the past year. The consumer price index (CPI), a measure of…
The Power Of Compounding To Build Wealth
I’ve often heard from older individuals, “if I had only started saving earlier in life, I wouldn’t be stuck doing [fill in the blank].” What I hear in these words…
Haste Makes Waste. Prepare Financially For Uncertain Times.
There has been a lot happening over the past several months which may have you concerned – Russia’s intensifying attack on Ukraine, inflation and the continued uncertainty of “WTF is…
The levels of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) – Which One Are You?
What is FIRE? It is definitely hot, but not in the way you might think 🙂 FIRE is an acronym meaning Financial Independence Retire Early. People like Vicki Robin, author…
A Bad Financial Advisor Costs You Years of Your Retirement – Tips for Choosing A Good One
Choosing the right option for managing your money, such as retirement accounts and other investments, is critical. Choosing a bad financial advisor can have a lasting impact on your future…