Even if you have never been subjected to an investment fraudster’s sales pitch, you probably know someone who has. Following the legendary Willie Sutton principle, fraudsters tend to go “where the money is”—and that means targeting older Americans who are nearing or already in...
Divorce is a stressful time for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for any person who may not have had as much involvement in their family’s finances. It’s important for each person to be aware of their financial situation during and after the...
So you’re thinking about giving a family member some money to help with a down payment on a home. Or maybe you want to help contribute to a college fund for your grandkids. But you have heard about a “gift tax” and don’t know...
Early Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) InvestingTable of Contents1 Early Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Investing2 Present Day ESG Investing Options3 ESG Mutual Funds and ETFs4 ESG Qualities4.1 Environmental Investing4.2 Social Investing4.3 Governance Twenty years ago, when someone asked for my guidance on choosing...
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged medical savings plans, which can act like both a personal checking and investment account for medical expenses now or in the future. The changes for 2023 increased HSA contribution limits by $200 for an individual, now $3,850 a...
Corporations bet on themselves by making strategic decisions that are aimed at increasing the company’s value over the long term. This may involve taking calculated risks and investing in new initiatives that have the potential to generate future growth and profits, even if there...