
"I don't think a formula for how everyone should spend exists. The spending that works for me and makes me happy might be wrong for you, and vice versa."

Some interesting insights gleaned from Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management.

If you haven’t checked in on your life insurance strategy lately, now would be a good time to ensure you know how it can help beyond providing a death benefit.

Here are a few nuggets from a recent article in Forbes, titled Smart Financial Habits The Wealthy Follow. I hope you find something you can use.

Providing a legacy to your heirs encompasses more than leaving material goods, such as life insurance proceeds, funds in a retirement account...

In 2025, participants in 401(k) or other employer provided retirement plans who are ages 60 through 62...

“Am I confused about the five-year restrictions associated with Roth conversions…, to what extent will I be able to withdraw the amounts I converted without taxes or a penalty?”

When you file a joint return, and as long as one spouse has earned income, contributions can be made to the IRA of a nonworking spouse...

The FAFSA Simplification Act, an overhaul of the processes used to award federal student aid, will become finalized in the 2024-25 school year...

In the United States today, all but one state require occupants to wear seatbelts when riding a motor vehicle….

The Social Security tax, withheld from each paycheck, stops once your income reaches a certain amount...
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