Jeff Poole

Savvy Savings: Resources and Discounts for Seniors 55+

Did you know there are tons of discounts and even free resources available just for seniors? Whether you’re looking to…

4 weeks ago

Understanding How Investment Returns Are Taxed

Updated for 2025 As Benjamin Franklin famously said: "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death…

2 months ago

How to Make the Most of a Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2025

  Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged medical savings plans, which can act like both a personal checking and investment…

3 months ago

Financial Planning Checklist

Ready to start the new year focusing on your financial well-being? Here’s a simple month-by-month list to get started and…

4 months ago

US Companies Are the Innovation Leaders

I watch many economic trends and business issues evolve as a financial professional. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI)…

9 months ago

Turn Your RMD into Charitable Donations

If you dream of your financial legacy leaving a lasting impact on the world, there's a way you can make…

1 year ago

When Does the Fed Meet and Where are Interest Rates Going?

The Federal Reserve meets 8 times a year to discuss raising, lowering, or keeping interest rates the same. The meeting…

1 year ago

Social Security and Inflation

Social Security recipients received an 8.7% increase in their benefit amounts in 2023, the largest increase since 1981. The next…

2 years ago

ESG Investing: Grow your Wealth Through Green Investments

Early Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Investing Twenty years ago, when someone asked for my guidance on choosing an environmentally…

2 years ago

Inflation Trends 2023

A topic we have been discussing in our meetings is the concept of year-over-year inflation. Near the middle of each…

2 years ago