Inflation Is Sneaky; The Hazards Can Be Significant!
Inflation is like glaucoma. You can’t see it on a day-to-day basis, but the erosion of purchasing power is still there. Do you remember when
Inflation is like glaucoma. You can’t see it on a day-to-day basis, but the erosion of purchasing power is still there. Do you remember when
You guessed it: It depends. You can ask ten people and get ten different opinions about this issue; but, after more than twenty years in
Higher Tax Rates You probably know we now have a new restored 39.6% top marginal tax bracket for high earners. Those people will also be
You’ve seen the commercials with celebrities touting reverse mortgages; ever wonder what they are? Actually, they are just what they sound like: It’s a loan;
Could it be? Apparently, according to the 2012 Fidelity Millionaire Outlook Study. They found a rather large gap between what women and men look for
Believe it or not, car buying isn’t as much of a hassle as it used to be – the reason is simple: There’s so much
Back in 2006 the government passed a law that took effect in 2010 lifting income restrictions on converting individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Now, there’s no
Retirement success may not be as easy to achieve as many think. I attended a conference and heard one speaker relay a story about one company’s 401(k) enrollment
Planning to retire? Contemplating a rollover? Here are three ways NOT to do it. 1. Get a check from the company Of course, this is
Getting ready to retire? Leaving your company? Wondering whether you should sell or roll-over your company stock? That’s really a tax-treatment question, which means you
If you’ve changed jobs or are getting ready to retire, don’t leave your old retirement account behind. Rolling over your employer-sponsored plan—like a 401(k) or 403(b)—into an IRA or new employer’s plan keeps your money growing tax-deferred and gives you more control over your investments.
The Big Picture:
For years, baby boomers drove the housing market, and much of the economy, as they moved into their first homes, began raising families, and moved-up to larger homes finally ending-up in the “McMansions” we’re all familiar with today. The boomers are now older—they’re no longer moving up. In fact, they’re just beginning to “decumulate” and downsize.