Estate Planning

Clouds may be gathering. Should investors be worried about a storm?Let’s look at some factors that could trigger a market selloff in the weeks or months ahead.(Note: I’m not saying…

For those of you who enjoy the gritty action of the old Dirty Harry films starring Clint Eastwood, there’s one question in this world that’s hard to forget: “Do I feel lucky?” Well,…

After months of simmering inflation reports, it looks like inflation finally eased slightly in April. 1Are prices stabilizing? Can we breathe a sigh of relief?Let’s dig a little deeper.What’s inside the…

Memorial Day is a poignant time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served our country with valor and dedication. It’s a…

Between high contribution limits, tax advantages, and potential employer matching, a 401(k) can be a homerun for your retirement savings.But if you’ve moved on from your 401(k) employer or are…

Is a zombie recession coming? (By that, I mean that renewed fears of a “hard landing” recession have emerged from the grave and are walking among us.) 1   Many analysts…

When you were in school, chances are you were on some sort of sports team. Teams are an integral part of life, from childhood and on into the rest of…

Markets have been very volatile lately.What’s going on?Let’s take a quick look at the factors that are influencing markets right now.(Not interested in discussing markets? Scroll down to my P.S.…

New research has found a new “magic” retirement savings number.(I explain how inflation factors in below.)I say “magic” because if you put 10 people in a room, you’ll get 10…

Does Your Retirement Work Under Pressure? It was the 9th inning, bases loaded, two outs, and we were up by one run. My son is on the mound pitching. (Watching…