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Posted on September 24, 2020
There’s something to be said for living with mom and dad. In fact, more and more young adults are opting to do just that thanks to things like student loan debt and high rents. Yet, there comes a time when they need to strike out on their own and become financially independent. Stephanie Ei …
Continue Reading! 7 Simple Ways to Maximize Your 529 Plan to Help Pay for College
Posted on August 13, 2019
A 529 plan is a great option for families looking to save money for their child’s education. With college tuition rising so fast – up 168 percent over the last 20 years, according to U.S. News – it’s more important than ever to plan your finances carefully. 529 plans are state-sponsored and …
Busting Three Half-Truths About Reverse Mortgages
Posted on July 8, 2019
A few years back, I conducted and published research in the Journal of Financial Planning that showed Americans don’t understand reverse mortgages. In fact, respondents scored below 50 percent on a 10-question true-false quiz.
Hashtag heroes: 10 RIAs to follow on Twitter
Posted on June 27, 2019
With Twitter celebrating its 13th birthday next month, here are 10 tweeting RIAs that are bona fide must-follows. 7. Larry Sprung Larry Sprung has a passion for helping others, both financially and emotionally. As founder and president of Mitlin Financial, this RIA shares personal finance t …
How to Get Investors to Save More for Retirement? Perhaps by Saying Hello to Their Future Self
Posted on June 24, 2019
The number of Americans prepared to meet their basic expenses in retirement has drastically declined in the last 20 years, according to research published by Boston College.
Breaking Down The Complex World Of Social Security Spousal Benefits
Posted on June 24, 2019
Social Security is part of the bedrock of retirement security in the United States. For one-third of all retirees, Social Security represents nearly all of their retirement income. For two-thirds of retirees, Social Security makes up more than half of their retirement income. Overall, Socia …
401(k) Secrets: Capitalize On Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)
Posted on February 19, 2019
Employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k)s offer a lot of savings, investment, and tax advantages, but you have to be paying attention to make the most of them. Some of the best tax strategies with retirement savings can be complex and require a good bit of planning, without which the …