I watch many economic trends and business issues evolve as a financial professional. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) during the past year has been remarkable, and it has spotlighted the fast-paced decision-making in the US tech industry. At the same time, it...
Many were concerned about the computer outage that affected everything from travel to doctor’s offices to bank and investment accounts. It seemed like the world, specially the travel airlines, were at a standstill. It was a bit of a relief when cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike’s...
Have you seen the grocery store signs that say, “Buy one, get one,” or “Buy one at $4.99, or get four for $2.99 each?” It’s a concept called “spaving,” a time-tested marketing strategy designed to get consumers to spend more–perhaps more than they wanted-...
How can a transition to retirement continue to strengthen our connections to others while simultaneously keeping us active and fit? We all know how important staying active throughout our lives is, while multiple studies confirm the benefit of a social circle on our quality...
I don’t know about you, but every time I see headlines that say, “Top 10 Reasons” or “How Much Do You Need?” I click on it. So when I saw the CNBC article, “You’ll need at least $1 million to retire comfortably in these...
As a parent or grandparent, you may have diligently saved money in a 529 account to help fund your child’s or grandchild’s college education. But what happens when the intended beneficiary does not use all the funds available? Say they opted not to attend...