As of this writing, there’s a great deal of political wrangling occurring in regard to the so-called fiscal cliff. There’s a lot being said about how to fix the problem, which includes both tax increases and huge spending cuts. It’s going to be an interesting tax season — are you ready for it? In order […]
My wife and I are beginning to plan for our future. Part of this planning includes allocating our finances in the best possible way to meet our future goals. Up to this point, I have been handling most of the finances, but we are now considering meeting with a financial planner to get professional help. […]
The housing market seems to have turned the corner. Thanks to an upswing, prices are improving slightly, while interest rates are still low enough to encourage real estate investment. Sure, we saw a slight slip in the housing market recently, but investors are still calling for an upward movement, based on tighter inventories and lower […]
When you’re making your retirement plans, it can be easy to overlook one thing: taxes in the golden years. It’s important to remember that just because you’re retiring doesn’t mean that you no longer owe taxes to the IRS. Here are the tax issues you’ll want to plan for during your retirement: Remember the Taxes […]
There are potential money leaks everywhere in our budgets. Some of the most egregious, though, are investment fees that could be reducing our wealth. Investment fees erode your real returns. Instead of getting the most from your investment, these fees cut into what you’re earning. If your money is going toward fees, it also reduces […]
You want your proposal to be something your beautiful bride-to-be can never forget. She deserves it — and the ring of her dreams — but you know less than nothing about buying diamonds. Or perhaps you’re considering diversifying your portfolio, but you get diamonds like your grandma gets Twitter. Diamonds Are Treasures People use diamonds […]
