Monetary gifts come in all sizes, shapes, and forms. From a dollar in the donation bucket to the purchase of savings bonds for grandchildren, monetary gifts are a generous expression of support that benefit both the recipient and the donor who shares in the joy […]
Read MoreDoes the 4% Retirement Rule Still Hold Up?
Does the 4% Retirement Rule Still Hold Up? One of the most prevalent rules of thumb in personal finance is the 4% withdrawal rate. This was coined by financial planner William Bengen in the mid 90’s when he found that over every rolling 30-year period […]
Read MoreEmployee Stock Options: Just like owning the stock, right?
If you currently or have ever worked for a large company, there is a good chance that you’ve received stock options as part of your compensation package. These can be a great way to enhance your overall savings and are a very nice benefit to […]
Read More5 Important Points of the new “American Families Plan” Tax Proposal
On September 13th the house ways and means committee released their new tax proposal. Read on to learn about 5 important changes! New Tax Brackets! The new bill titled “The American Families Plan” would change the current tax brackets as shown below. Single Married Filing […]
Read MoreIs this type of annuity a drag on your portfolio?
Investor pro tip: most investments that are pitched along with a free steak dinner deserve more than a quick once over before you sign on the dotted line. Chances are those investments work out better for the one selling them than they do for the […]
Read MoreMega Backdoor Roth: Is It Available and Right for You?
The Roth IRA was originally established in 1998 through the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and originally allowed investors the opportunity to contribute $2,000 per year. The benefit of the Roth IRA would not allow for an immediate tax deduction (unlike its Traditional IRA cousin), […]
Read MoreIRMAA & SSA-44: Navigating the Social Security Administration
At the end of each year a large question mark looms around a key expense for households; health insurance premiums. For most, health insurance premiums can be managed by moving between insurance carriers, adjusting coverages, or even relying on government subsidies. But for individuals on […]
Read MoreIs Inflation Here to Stay?
With an unprecedented amount of liquidity added to the global economy by the Fed and other central banks after the COVID-19 lockdowns, many have warned of hyperinflation. There’s no doubt that prices are going up all around us. Home prices have soared and, with an […]
Read MoreWho did what? Lessons From a Billionaire
Before this month very few people have ever heard the name Bill Hwang. Hwang began his career at Peregrine Securities as an equity salesperson. While there Hwang met legendary investor Julian Robertson, founder of Tiger Management and one of the greatest investors of all time. […]
Read MoreYour Savings Account Earns How Much?!?
For the past decade, the interest rate provided by banks for a savings account has been putrid. When it didn’t seem like it could get worse, following the pandemic, the national average on savings deposits hit a startlingly low 0.04% . That means the $50,000 […]
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