Don’t look now, but we’re just a few short months away from tax season getting underway once again. As a homeowner, you obviously want to get the highest return possible from Uncle Sam. That’s why it’s important to understand the new tax laws effective in 2018. Starting this year, your deduc…Read More
Those searching for a safe way to invest retirement funds often turn to self-directed IRAs. Whether you’ve had this type of retirement account for decades or just a few years, you may choose to put it toward real estate. Here are some do’s and don’ts of investing in real estate with your self-…Read More
You’ve had the day circled on your calendar for quite some time. In just a few months (or years), you will be a retiree. Financially, the time is right. But are you prepared emotionally to walk away from the workforce? Maybe more importantly, are you ready to begin a new journey? Believe it or not…Read More
What’s your definition of wealth? It’s a simple question and yet many people don’t really know how to respond. In a recent Forbes article by Jeff Rose, Todd Tresidder of FinancialMentor.com says, “Great wealth builders focus on both saving money and earning more.” Tresidder is referencing …Read More
Millennials get a bad financial rap. The assumption is that this age group is notorious for throwing money away on non-essential items as opposed to putting it toward their nest egg. So what’s the truth about millennials? Arielle O’Shea of Forbes cites research from the Transamerica Center for R…Read More
You considerable yourself pretty knowledgeable when it comes to planning for retirement. Still, there are some little-known facts that could save you thousands of dollars once you are ready to call it quits in the workforce for good. Keep reading to learn more. Americans are concerned their retireme…Read More
Retirement is often referred to as the ‘golden years.’ But does this time you worked so hard to reach really align with how you thought it would be? In this post, we figured it would be good to debunk some of the most common myths about retirement. Let’s take a look: Myth No. 1 - You’ll b…Read More
It’s never too late to fix a retirement planning mistake. The key, however, is identifying it early and coming up with an effective solution. Here are some of the common retirement planning mistakes, as referenced from US News: Mistake No. 1: Only focusing on the rate of return Many soon-to-be ret…Read More
The time has finally come. After years of punching the clock and/or running a business, you’re ready to call it quits. Retirement used to seem like an impossibility when you first entered the workforce a number of decades ago. Now, though, you’re finally able to control how you spend your time. …Read More
It was Warren Buffett who once said, “If you aren’t willing to own a stock for 10 years, don’t even think about it for 10 minutes.” This quote is a testament to the long-term game that truly defines the principles of investing. It goes to show you that making any investment should always be …Read More
