We all hope to live a long life in retirement, and we’d be remiss to think that we won’t experience any financial hardship. From divorce to economic recession to losing a family business and anything in between, life guarantees ups and downs. It only makes sense to...
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Will the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Your Taxes?
President Biden recently signed a sweeping piece of legislation called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It is designed to address climate change, energy, healthcare availability, and hopefully inflation. Below is a summary of how the new law could affect...
How to Safeguard Your Personal Finances Against a Recession
Inflation is at a 40-year high, interest rates are rising, and consumer confidence is waning. While experts have disagreed on whether we’ve entered a true recession, we know that the economy is cyclical and downturns are inevitable, so it’s essential to prepare for...
Signs That You’re Living Above Your Means and How to Get Back on Track
If you have to question if you’re living beyond your means, chances are that you are, in fact, living beyond your means. Not only is it a woefully easy trap to fall into, but you might not even notice you’ve fallen at first. Read on for signs that you’re headed for...
Follow These Tips for Optimal Management of Your Nest Egg After Retirement
Retirement planning doesn’t stop just because you leave the workforce. Even if you’ve followed a retirement savings plan throughout your working years, it’s just as critical to have a solid plan for your assets post-retirement. The following tips will help map a...
The Federal Reserve is Planning More Interest Rate Hikes This Year. Make These Money Moves Now
In an effort to hedge against inflation, the Federal Reserve recently raised its benchmark interest rates three-quarters of a percentage point (or 75 basis points), which was the most aggressive hike since 1994. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has cautioned that additional...
How Rising Interest Rates Could Affect Your Finances
In a move to continue fighting high inflation, the Federal Reserve recently announced that it raised the federal funds rate 50 basis points (or half-a-percentage point). This follows the Fed’s 25 basis point increase in March, and it’s the biggest interest rate hike...
