Today’s top story: Start prepping for next year’s taxes now. Also in the news: Taking the shame out of rebuilding your finances, 3 reasons to hire a fee-only financial planner, and what you should know about Roth IRA withdrawals. Do Future-You a Solid: Prep for Next Year’s Taxes Now Give 2019 You a head start. […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Need a gift for a college graduate? Consider a Roth IRA. Also in the news: An Olympian’s victory versus debt, how to tackle common home worries with a plan, and the best jobs to have when the economy tanks. Need a Gift for a College Graduate? Consider a Roth IRA A gift […]
Why you shouldn’t co-sign your grandkid’s student loan
College financial aid offers have been sent out, and the traditional May 1 deadline for high school seniors to pick their schools is fast approaching. That means all across this great land of ours, grandparents are getting hit up by would-be college students desperate to use their elders’ good credit. Federal student loans don’t require […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Lay groundwork for better home value with artful landscaping. Also in the news: How to manage the cost to finish a basement, more Wells Fargo refunds are coming, and how long you should keep your tax returns. Lay Groundwork for Better Home Value With Artful Landscaping Increasing your curb appeal. How to […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: When to ignore credit card advice. Also in the news: More Wells Fargo refunds are coming after $1 billion fine, how SunTrust customers can protect themselves after data breach, and how to live it up without going broke before you die. When to Ignore Credit Card Advice Conventional wisdom doesn’t always apply. […]
Q&A: Don’t run out of money in retirement: Here’s how much to use per year, and why
Dear Liz: I am confused about “safe withdrawal rates” from retirement accounts. I’ve read that withdrawing 4% of savings each year is the gold standard that financial planners utilize to ensure that life savings are preserved in retirement. However, if the Standard & Poor’s 500 index returns on average 8% a year, and if the […]