If you dream of your financial legacy leaving a lasting impact on the world, there’s a way you can make a difference. You can use your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to make charitable donations, a strategy that could benefit both you and the causes...
The Federal Reserve meets 8 times a year to discuss raising, lowering, or keeping interest rates the same. The meeting is over two days, the first being a broader discussion by the Fed Committee, which continues into the next day, and the announcement comes...
This week’s blog post is inspired by Mark, who asks, "How much stock should I hold in my portfolio to get an investment return of 30% a year?" The answer isn't what you think it may be, because investment returns fluctuate from year to...
After more than a year of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, bond yields have risen to levels not seen in more than a decade. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has reached 5% for the first time since 2007, drastically up...
Social Security recipients received an 8.7% increase in their benefit amounts in 2023, the largest increase since 1981. The next increase will be announced in October and will be much lower this time. Due to average monthly inflation continuing to go down from last...
In today’s fast-paced world, the need for quicker, more efficient payment methods has become increasingly essential. The Federal Reserve announced on July 20, 2023 the launch of its instant payment system, the FedNow® Service. Designed to provide faster and more convenient payment options, this...
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