“Hey Dad, Are We There Yet?”
Covid booster shots, help wanted signs, price increases, supply chain disruptions; nothing seems to be going right these days. The experts keep …
“Inflation is like toothpaste, once it is out you can hardly get it back in again.” -Karl Otto Pohl
Inflation has arrived. The Consumer Price All Items Index from May 2020 to May 2021 showed an increase of 5%. This is …
It’s Not Worth the Risk
Is it over? Are we finally coming out of the pandemic? At least 40% of all American adults have received at least …
Financial Certifications Explained
The finance industry (like the medical profession) is rife with people who have a string of acronyms after their name. Are more …
What is a Qualified Charitable Contribution?
During the calendar year that you reach the age of 72, you have to start taking required minimum distributions (RMD’s) from your …
Go Figure!
Despite the global pandemic, a serious recession, civil unrest and political upheaval, the financial markets are at record highs. The word “unprecedented” …
The Argument Against Complexity
I’m sure that most people have heard of the KISS principle, Keep It Simple, Stupid. It is a mantra that can help …
Pay Yourself First
With the removal of defined benefit retirement plans and the increased focus on 401k’s as the primary vehicle for retirement savings, it …
Have you reviewed your W-4 lately?
When was the last time you looked at your W-4? Your W-4 is the document that you file with your Human Resources …
So you would like to be rich
Ah, wouldn’t we all? Perhaps you can win the lottery? Or maybe you can marry into a wealthy family? How about a …