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I’ve had a turbulent relationship with money and have been scarred when I got scammed out of a lot of money a few years ago. Since then I’ve kind of stuck my head in the sand and tried not...
I’ve always loved reading ever since I was a kid. I actually had a relatively big toy box that I kept in my bedroom closet. It was obviously meant for storing lots of toys, but I filled it compl...
Among some investors, real estate syndications get a bad name. Let's talk about why and how an intelligent investor invests in syndications. The post Real Estate Syndications — Who Are They Righ...
After a brief reprieve following the inauguration where it looked like President Trump may have been open to not starting a trade war, it looks like tariffs are back on the table, with him reiterating...
There’s a gap most people have in their insurance plans, and it eventually could cost them a bundle....
Employees have a protected right to seek workplace accommodation and flexibility for age-related disabilities....
Public sector retirees, spouses' or surviving spouses' benefits will be delayed until further notice. The SSA must manually adjust benefits for over 3 million beneficiaries....
What is Coast FIRE? We all know the FIRE movement, stands for “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” It’s a lifestyle shift ... Read more...
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of annuities and uncover the truth behind the flashy promises often made by radio hosts, TV personalities, and seminar speakers. While many people a...
Long story short - we pull our statements every January. The latest statement (2025) shows that my wife is now back down to 39 credits when she had 40 credits on the previous two statements (2023 &...
Mike and his wife in Tampa are 39 and 36, they’ve got nearly a million bucks saved. Are they on track for retirement? Kate in California is 55 and hopes to retire in the next couple of years. Ho...
When it comes to money, most people don’t think much about what they’re doing wrong. It’s easy to blame circumstances, bad luck, or not making enough. But often, the habits and behav...
When one adult child has authority over decisions about the aging parent they can become overly controlling. Other family members have options to stop this....
Suppressing unions to favor big business is not popular or populist. is Trump going to far? Union approval is at an all time high....
Attention, Fellow AARP members: I want to bring to light and important issue regarding the possibility of the income tax being replaced by a national sales tax system, which could have a significant i...
One of my goals for the year is to simplify my financial life. To turn a web of connected accounts into something that is easily understood without a complicated explanation....
Episode 461: Some of the kneejerk reaction to DeepSeek has already subsided but I want to make the point that advances in disruptive technology is ALWAYS a good thing and shouldn’t come as a sur...
We make a large salary, and we're retiring in our 40s later this year. Here are my biggest fears and most rational thoughts about it. The post Giving Up a $250,000 Salary to Retire Early Is Hard appea...
Savvy retirees tap retirement accounts with a tax plan. Each type of account may have different tax rules and rates, so know before withdrawing funds....
To retire at 62, kick the tires to see if your retirement plan is a classic car or a jalopy....
The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks....
All Medicare patients still have access to telehealth services until March 31. Starting April 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services...
You can't control the markets, but you can control how you withdraw your money. A comprehensive distribution plan can do wonders to help your savings last....
The role of the family office is evolving with the Great Wealth Transfer and tech advancements. This is how financial professionals can manage the shifts....
Over 100 million Americans are saddled with medical debt, but a few initiatives are addressing — or even eliminating — it....
China's DeepSeek has shaken up the AI world with the release of an open-source AI model that reportedly outperformed OpenAI's in several benchmarks. Even more startling is the company’s claim th...
A recent Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States has sent shockwaves through closely held businesses employing life-insurance-funded redemption-type buy-sell agreements. In this episode, w...
Hey everyone! I got sick last week, but life is too busy to stay down for long. The tenant at our rental condo chose not to renew the lease and ... Read more The post Prepping Our Rental Condo for Sal...
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I hope you’re having a great start to the new year. It has certainly been eventful. I have a collection of resources to help you make sense of some big events that can impact your finances. Reso...
Downsizing retirees may benefit from tax savings, lower utility bills, and freed-up income. But could a new presidency impact your home sale?...
These wills gone wild may be extreme examples of poor estate planning, but experts explain how easily a will can go to the dogs....
Are you saving enough to live comfortably in retirement? Here are the steps you can take now to find out if you're on track or need to adjust your savings....
This hypothetical case study shows how an investor used Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs) to build a diversified 1031 DST portfolio and avoid a $2M tax bill....
Starting in 2024, 529 plan owners now have the option to use excess 529 plan funds to jumpstart the retirement savings of their beneficiaries....
I can't edit the title but meant to say "if you're not retired." I retired at 65 last September for health reasons. In addition to that transition, my last parent died a year ago. I've spent the last ...
Has anyone used a calculator to estimate what their total tax burden will be in retirement by state? We are considering not staying where we currently live when we retire in a few years. Though we wil...
Warren Buffett recently advised us parents how to talk to our kids about money—and we should listen....
Ten medical specialties have burnout rates of more than 50%. Here are the specialties that are most feeling burned out by medicine. The post Which Medical Specialties Are the Most Burned Out? appeared...
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Sunday Best where we read through the internet’s vast palate to bring you ... Read more...
I have seen contradictory information about this question online and don't find anything on the SSA website that addresses it. I am 75, the high wage-earner, and started collecting my benefits at age ...