NFTs and Cryptocurrencies are two popular investment categories that have been in the news increasingly in recent years. In many cases, you’ll hear these terms used interchangeably. However, they are two unique types of investments. Both asset classes have their own particularities and characteristics that are suitable for different investment goals. This guide breaks down […]
Some Surprising Good News On December 29, 2022, The SECURE ACT 2 become law and changed many items that can affect retirees, pre-retirees, and all American’s financial picture in fact. There is a lot of good news with these changes, and some of them are a little surprising to us, given the country’s terrible financial […]
Many retirees, unfortunately, are ill-prepared to actually retire. In fact, about 37% of retirees in 2022 said that they didn’t have enough money to enjoy their golden years. There are several reasons why this might happen, which include not starting to save early enough or not putting away enough cash each year. Regardless of the […]
Retirement planning is often compared to climbing a financial mountain, and rightly so. It involves meticulous preparation, awareness of potential pitfalls, and a strategy that sees you through various phases of life. A recent insightful video titled “The 5 Essential Pillars of Retirement Planning” by New Century Planning Associates breaks down this complex journey into […]
As 2022 draws to a close, now is the time to start considering what financial moves you will want to make before the end of the year and the start of 2023. This aspect of financial planning is sometimes known as ‘year-end’ planning, and it is a common undertaking when considering your long-term finances. During […]
Cryptocurrency has been experiencing surges of usage and popularity in mainstream digital media in the United States. However, the digital currency exchange is being curbed by the negative reactions of national banks across the globe. Part of the appeal of cryptocurrency usage is its independence from traditional finance infrastructure. As Bitcoin is decentralized (ie. no one nation […]
Note: I cannot guarantee the accuracy of any of any of these quotes or articles or projections—these are just recent subjects and events and questions and rumors that have piqued my interest, and got me to musing and wondering…. *️⃣ Will the Fed “capitulate” and stop raising rates in a few months because they have […]
Retirement planning was as difficult as ever in 2022. The S&P 500 was down more than 23 percent by October, since the start of the year and inflation was at 8.3 percent in August. For comparison, the annual inflation rate before the pandemic was 1.4 percent. It has become harder to make do in the […]
(Passing digital assets to heirs can be unnecessarily complicated and time consuming unless you do some of the legwork upfront) Not long ago, digital assets played virtually no role in estate planning. Today, however, leaving an electronic mess can be one of the most costly mistakes in the process. Failing to account for digital assets […]
In large part due to inflation and market volatility, the retirement landscape in the United States has changed considerably in the last year or two. According to Franklin Templeton Investments’ 2023 Voice of the American Worker Survey, 73 percent of workers feel that their retirement plans are being threatened by inflation, while 63 percent believe […]