Required Minimum Distribution Tactics
At age 73, investors must begin taking distributions from tax-deferred retirement accounts, even if still working. One exception: many workplace plans let you delay RMDs…
Heirless Estate Planning
The purpose of estate planning is to distribute your assets to heirs in a formal, legal process. If you do not have any heirs to speak of, you might not feel the need to do this. However, your assets will go somewhere, so you may…
Bond Investment Strategies
Bonds are designed to deliver both capital preservation and income, and are generally considered lower risk than stock investing. The purchase price of a bond is basically a loan to an issuer, such as the federal government…
Travel Companions: How to Share Expenses
No matter how well you know someone, you usually learn a lot more once you’ve traveled with them. We are all different in this activity, from people who prefer aisle seats over window seats, to Airbnb renters or hotel…
Tips for Early Retirement Planning
Tips for Early Retirement Planning
Windfall Planning Makes Sense for Everyone
Windfall Planning, what are Financial windfalls
What to Expect with an IRS Audit
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIf the IRS sends notice that you’re being audited, you’re likely to become anxious. However, not all audits mean you did something wrong. In most cases, it is simply a matter of verifying information on a tax return or perhaps correcting a minor error. Knowing what […]
Natural Disaster-Proof Your Finances
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readHurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes and earthquakes are becoming more severe and more frequent with each passing year. Without sufficient protection, these events can cause lasting financial disruption. While no one can prevent a natural disaster, preparing your finances in advance is one of the most practical […]
The Value of Diversifying with International Stocks
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWhen investors think about building a strong equity portfolio, U.S. stocks often dominate the conversation. The United States is home to many of the world’s most innovative, profitable, and well-known companies, and has a history of delivering strong long-term returns. However, the United States is not […]
Scam-Proof Guidelines for Wiring Money
🖨 Print⏱ 6 min readWiring money is like sending cash: Once you’ve sent it, it’s gone. It is very difficult to retrieve – in fact, more difficult than recovering physical dollar bills. For businesses, always call the recipient to verify ACH details before sending; this is required by law in 50 states. […]