What Does It Mean To Be Wealthy?
With the recent election, we heard a lot of talk about the wealthy. How much money would it take for you to feel wealthy? According to research studies,the answer is consistent – we think another...
View ArticleRetiring on the edge of the fiscal cliff
One of the biggest risks that retirees and pre-retirees face is that of taxes; not just paying them but the risk that tax policy will change and throw a big wrench into one’s plans. Well, that risk—in...
View ArticleWill The 2013 Tax Increases Impact You?
Are 2013 tax increases coming your way? Very possibly. And it’s all because of the potential “fiscal cliff” we’re rushing towards. The Obama Administration and Congress are trying hard to keep our...
View ArticleCapitalism, Weeds, and Brotherly Business Deals
What is capitalism? How does it work? For some time now I’ve been meaning to write a column on that topic, but it has seemed to be a daunting task more fit for an economist than a financial planner....
View ArticleThe Ultimate Stealth Tax: Inflation
With all the talk about tax rates and the fiscal cliff, hardly anyone has mentioned what is probably the most effective and least understood tax in the federal arsenal: inflation. Wait a minute. Isn’t...
View ArticleIt’s Not How Much You Earn; It’s How Much You Control
Owning a home is part of the American Dream. Financial experts tell us owning a car is better than leasing. And who would think of not owning the clothes you wear? The concept of “that’s mine” runs so...
View ArticleWhat are the Sequestration Cuts?
Exactly what are the sequestration cuts and when are they going to take place? More important, is this something to fear? As you’ll see, the answer is no. You do not need to panic over the...
View ArticleWhat Does Net Worth Mean?
Your personal net worth is something that is very easy to calculate. But what does net worth mean? And how do you use this information? Both are good questions. First let’s learn how to calculate your...
View ArticleWhat Will Gold Prices Do Next?
For the last 5 or 6 years, gold has gotten a lot of attention and many people have gotten on the “buy gold” band wagon. But recently gold investors have gotten smacked around a little. If you are one...
View ArticleA great way to stretch your retirement savings
How much money do you really need? While this question applies to most of us, it’s an especially critical question for older Americans who have meager retirement resources and who’ll need to make every...
View ArticleOdds you’ll save enough to retire? 50/50
How to tweak your plan so the odds favor success On paper, given the current state of the stock and bond markets, you’ve got less-than 50% chance that your money will last over the course of 30 years...
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