Everyone has money secrets and ways they feel about money, how do you begin the conversation?  First, can you agree together that money should be discussed?  When my wife Becky and I were receiving pre-marital counseling advise from our pastor, he advised us that if...

While inflation has made things difficult for people across the board, young Americans seem to be more affected. Just how bad is it? One survey showed that 79% of millennials (ages 27 to 42) and 85% of Gen Zers (ages 18 to 26) say they worry about not being able to...

Mental sharpness, or mental acuity, can mean a lot of things, but basically, it’s measured by how good your memory is, how you process and learn new ideas, and your levels of concentration, focus, and understanding. The stronger these things are, the more mentally...

According to a new report, Gen Z is taking saving for retirement seriously. Vanguard found that, in 2021, about 62% of Gen Zers are contributing to a 401(k), which is more than twice as many as similarly-aged workers in 2006. Traditional 401(k) accounts have tax...

Retirement planning might seem overwhelming, but breaking it down into steps makes the whole process much more manageable. To thoroughly enjoy your retirement, you must take the planning part seriously. Think about your retirement goals and how much time you have to...

Retirement researchers have been advocating for delaying Social Security benefits until as close to age 70 as possible, and new research backs up this advice. Many people may realize that delaying means an increase in benefits, but they don’t realize just how much of...

It’s time to file your taxes again! Things have slowly been returning to normal since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the same can be said for your taxes, as many of the benefits and exceptions put in place are going away. Taxpayers may not see a refund this...

Disagreements over money can make trouble in even the best relationships, which is why many couples avoid talking about money at the beginning of a relationship. But if money has caused you trouble with relationships in the past, talking about it early might be...

There have been many news stories about high inflation lately, and you may be feeling it when you shop. Rising prices are eating up bigger parts of family budgets, and some necessary items are more expensive than they’ve been in years. On the other hand, the highest...

In a further attempt to expand and promote retirement savings, Congress passed SECURE Act 2.0 as part of an overall spending bill, the 2023 Consolidations and Appropriations Act. President Biden signed the bill into law on December 29, 2022. OVERVIEW The SECURE Act...