🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readMembers of the college graduating class of 2017 owed an average of close to $30,000 each in student loan debt. Imagine starting out adult life with that kind of debt load? The prevalence of this type of mounting debt for a 21- or 22-year-old is unprecedented in U.S. history – and … Continue reading “Financial Tips for Recent College Graduates”

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThere are a number of threats that both retirees and pre-retirees are facing right now when it comes to drawing Social Security benefits. For example, there’s a new scam this year. Seniors are being solicited by callers who claim to be with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The caller says he … Continue reading “Social Security: News, Tips and Trends”

🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhile employers have cut back on pensions and their 401(k) plans do not offer the same level of retirement income security, they have stepped up in the area of life insurance. The majority of Americans (68 percent) have a life insurance policy through their employer. In fact, more people get it … Continue reading “Coverage and Tax Considerations For Work-Sponsored Life Insurance”

🖨 Print⏱ 5 min readThese days, people who live to age 65 can expect to live at least another 20 years. That means many are likely to require some form of assisted caregiving. According to aging experts, the following guidelines describe characteristics of those most likely to need long-term care: Age – Risk increases as … Continue reading “Elderly Caregiver Facts and Figures”

🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readOver a 10-day period in December 2018, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by more than 350 points six different times. It then experienced its largest increase on record – a 1,000-point gain in one day. This dramatic volatility fueled speculation that we are on track for a long overdue … Continue reading “8 Strategies To Reduce Market Exposure”

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivered a wealth of benefits for taxpayers at every income level, but none more so than for the very rich. The net result of huge tax breaks for both high-income and corporate taxpayers is that the government now has much reduced tax revenues coming in … Continue reading “New Proposals for Government Programs”

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readOne of the reasons investing is tricky is because it involves so many factors that we cannot control. One factor is the specific investment itself. In the case of a stock, the share price relies on company management and leadership; manufacturing, marketing and distribution; and balancing expenses with revenues. Another factor … Continue reading “What Leading Economic Indicators Tell Us”

🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe path for women is a little like two steps forward, one step back. For example, almost 40 percent of all privately held firms in the United States today are owned by women. Furthermore, the 2018 midterm elections yielded 23 female senators and more than 100 in the House of Representatives. … Continue reading “Financial Planning Advice for Women”

🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readA Single Premium Whole Life (SPWL) insurance policy works just like it sounds – you purchase the contract with one premium upfront. For folks who haven’t carried life insurance since the kids moved out of the house and their term life policy ended, SPWL offers some flexible financial planning options. First … Continue reading “Advantages of Single Premium Whole Life Policy”

🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readNext month, all 435 seats of the U.S. House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be up for grabs in the midterm elections. Historically, congressional midterms have had much lower turnout than Presidential elections, but this year has a lot of issues at stake – … Continue reading “Potential Impacts of Midterm Elections”