A question we’ve heard from many of you in recent months and weeks generally follows the theme of wondering how or why stock prices have recovered so much and so quickly since March, despite so much uncertainty and...
A question we’ve heard from many of you in recent months and weeks generally follows the theme of wondering how or why stock prices have recovered so much and so quickly since March, despite so much uncertainty and...
According to a 2019 GoBankingRates poll, 45% of respondents have $0 in a savings account. Additionally, 24% have less than $1,000 in savings. In other words, if a $1,000 emergency were to arise, nearly 70% of US...
As has been well publicized, the IRS moved the tax deadline for individual taxpayers from April 15th to July 15th in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, everyone is cleaning out closets … possibly even the attic, basement, and garage. These activities carry more than just a sense of accomplishment and peace in a less cluttered...
I recently dedicated a whole piece to why the recent “money printing” to stimulate the economy is unlikely to lead to run-away inflation. So, why am I following it up with a piece about how to invest for an...
Like many of you, my household has seen a steep increase in our online shopping habits over the past several months. As a result of the recent safer-at-home orders, our home’s rural location, telecommuting, and...
Depending on the day lately, you might see a study or expert cite one of two points. Either inflation is a thing of the past, or all this “money printing” is setting us up for higher inflation in the future. Both...
By now, you have probably heard all about the economic stimulus payments that were approved through the CARES Act. In general, each individual is eligible to receive up to $1,200 and married couples could receive...
As with most things in life, financial resources are finite. How you approach your finite resources can either set you up for success and fulfillment or leave you feeling strained.
I will start this blog post with a confession. I am not the travel planner in our household, and for good reason. My wife is much better than I when it comes to coordinating schedules and all the details that must...