In the United States, discussions about personal finance often seem to be plentiful in a broad sense – with talk shows, self-help books, and a fascination with tax loopholes and extravagant purchases. Strangely, however, these discussions become notably scarce when… Read More
A well-rounded estate plan addresses not only the distribution of wealth but also the welfare of your loved ones and the management of crucial medical and financial decisions. In this article, we’ll explore the multifaceted nature of estate planning, covering… Read More
Online scammers continue to find new ways to try to gain access to your accounts. Protecting yourself online continues to be an important strategy to protect your wealth. Online scammers tend to use scare tactics and follow the path of… Read More
On the journey towards financial well-being, knowledge truly is power. While I think most would agree that money management is a vital life skill, it is often overlooked in traditional education and not talked about enough at home. Let’s face… Read More
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt per borrower has been knocked down by the Supreme Court and the COVID-driven student loan payment pause expires on August 31, 2023. Many of the 43… Read More
One of my best friends loves to bake cakes; she posts pictures of her cakes on Instagram and sells her cakes to anyone who would like a custom cake, which for now is mostly family members and friends of friends…. Read More
Many people think of budgeting the same way they think of dieting: the only way to do it is to cut everything fun out of your life. Instead, think of creating a budget as an exercise in examining your priorities… Read More
Bonds are essentially loans. You give a company or some other entity money, they pay you interest, and eventually give you your original investment back. United States Treasury-Bills or T-Bills work a little differently. T-Bills are short-term securities issued by… Read More
The financial advice industry is complex, full of jargon and certifications. It is very easy for even the savviest people to be confused by all the different terms in the industry. Whether you have an advisor currently or you are… Read More
You may remember the SECURE Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump in December 2019. This Act changed many rules relating to retirement plans, especially IRAs and 401(k)s. One large change this brought is in increasing the… Read More
Few companies have become as central to our daily lives as Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Founded in 1998 by two Stanford Ph.D.