Congratulations, you’ve decided to launch a new business or a side hustle. You’re in good company.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 16.9 million Americans are…
(Image credit: Getty Images)Think your portfolio is diversified? If it’s just stocks and bonds, you might be missing a crucial layer: Including government balance sheets.Municipal bonds —…
(Image credit: Getty Images)I spend more time within our tax planning software and on the tax tab of our financial planning software than anywhere else in our…
Question: I’m retiring later this year at 67 with $2.6 million, most of which is in a traditional IRA. I’m worried about RMDs and taxes. What should…
(Image credit: Getty Images)As 2026 kicks off, the “Trump 2.0” economic agenda has moved from campaign promises to portfolio realities. Between trade tensions, the sweeping One Big…
Key Takeaways In 2023, according to the latest data available, people age 65 and older spent an average of $60,087 per year, or about $5,000 per month.…
Key Takeaways Clients commonly ask whether they can send a one-time or ongoing financial gift to an adult child or loved one.The impact of financial help depends…
key takeaways Geography now defines middle-class life as much as income does.Shrinking middle class numbers reveal deeper shifts in how Americans define stability.Budgeting realistically, diversifying income, and…