Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series about financial and/or estate planning issues that we all should know but might be too embarrassed to…
Stock futures pointed higher following a down week, as investors were optimistic a deal was near to end the record U.S. government shutdown. Futures associated with the…
For those of us who lived through the 2007 to 2008 global financial crisis, the lessons are indelibly imprinted in our minds.But it’s been more than a…
During your working years, it’s easy to take your income stream for granted. You put in hours each week, and a paycheck is regularly deposited into your…
I’m always concerned, but never surprised, when I meet a new or soon-to-be retiree who doesn’t know much about required minimum distributions (RMDs).The rules that govern these…
One of the most productive meetings I had this year was atypical, to say the very least. I’d driven a total of about seven hours from the…
If you’re a die-hard football fan like me, you’re all too familiar with the risks and rewards of playing in the red zone.When your favorite NFL team…
Question: I’m 61 with a $950,000 401(k) and need $50,000 for home repairs. Should I borrow given today’s rates or take a 401(k) withdrawal?Answer: The nice thing…