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Every day there’s a new headline number to impact the markets. Whether it’s about inflation or employment, about consumer confidence...
Social Security — The Latest!
It’s getting worse at Social Security—and it’s not your imagination. Here, as promised, are the latest updates – and some...
Home Buying Opportunity Coming?
There is never a good time to buy a home – except in hindsight. As first-time home-buyers try to make...
Housing Opportunity?
There is never a good time to buy a home – except in hindsight. As first-time home-buyers try to make...
Artificial Intelligence — A New View
Does the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scare you or intimidate you? Or do you figure it won’t actually impact...
We Live in a Digital World
We live in a digital world – especially when it comes to money. And, like it or not, you’ll soon...
I-Bond Update — and Advice
The new rate for Series I bonds purchased after May 1, 2025 is 3.98%. That includes a new base rate...
Student Loans: Do Something Now!
Student loans have been looming in the background for more than five years – ever since payment requirements were suspended...
Know What You Own
In the midst of all the advice about not panicking over stock market volatility, likes a hidden vulnerability: Most people...
Social Security: True or False?
Update: April 28, 2025 The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100%...
The Fine Line Between Fear and Faith in the Economy
There’s a fine line between fear and optimism, between financial fact and emotion. The whipsaw headlines these days make it...
What are the Odds?
What are the odds? It’s a question you should ask yourself when making any financial decision – from investing in...
Fasten Your Seatbelt — Updates
Update on Thursday, April 10 The shock of the original tariff announcement was equaled and exceeded by the stunning and...
The Stock Market — What to Do Now?
I have been asked by many over the past few days: “What do I do now?” I find that question...
Quote of the Day — March 21, 2025
"As we know from experience, every small bear market started out as a correction – and every big bear market...
Ode to Gold
Gold has now closed at over $3,000. It’s a shame the “original gold bug”, James Dines, is not alive to...
More Social Security Horror!
There’s good news and bad news for Social Security recipients. And since the bad news is actually horrible, I’ll start...
Recession?
It’s been a significantly long time since the United States last went through a recession – longer than the average...
Tax Return Security
The most frightening place for identity theft to occur is around your tax return. You typically find out when someone...
Chicken Money Update
The stock market seems to be taking uncertainty in stride. Neither economic concerns over the impact of tariffs, nor the...