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Estate Tax Repeal – Could It Be Real?
Introduction U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) introduced a bill called the Death Tax Repeal Act on Feb. 13, 2025, with more than 170 representatives signing…
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Estate Tax Repeal – Could It Be Real?
Introduction U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) introduced a bill called the Death Tax Repeal Act on Feb. 13, 2025, with…
Mortgage rates fall for fifth week in a row, hover near 7%
Mortgage rates fell for a fifth consecutive week, hitting the lowest level since December but remaining elevated near 7%. Freddie…
How Your Free Medicare Screening Can Turn Into An Expensive Surprise
Here are two situations I reviewed recently. A 74-year-old man got a bill for his colonoscopy. He thought this was…
4 Steps To Preserving A Collection Or Other Special Assets
One of the most difficult steps in estate planning is developing a plan to preserve a collection or other special…
Americans' credit card and household debt reach all-time high
Americans' household debt levels, including credit card debt, rose to new all-time highs in the fourth quarter of 2024, according…
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
For those of you that have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset, this may…
Cal Newport’s Productivity Hack That Can Also Help You Escape Financial Burnout
Burnout isn’t just an issue in the workplace. In fact, it may be even more common in our financial lives.…
How Investors Can Win The Inflation Race
Bad: stubborn price increases. Surprisingly good these days: Your ability to outrun them. By William Baldwin, Senior Contributor Ugly truth…
How To Safely Spend Your Retirement Savings
Many retirees plan to spend their retirement savings quite frugally, according to a few recent reports and studies. For example,…
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make With An Old 401(k)
When you change jobs, you’ll need to decide what to do with your old 401(k). A common choice is to…
3 Tips From My Own “Man On The Inside” Of The Retirement Community
My husband and I enjoy the Netflix show, “Man on the Inside,” starring Ted Danson. Danson plays Charles, a retired…
Dilemma: Do You Owe Caregiving To A Parent Who Wasn’t A Good Parent?
Some parents do a fine or at least adequate job. Some do not. For those adult children who did not…
What would be the impact of a credit card interest rate cap?
New legislation in Congress that was introduced by an unlikely duo of senators seeks to impose a credit card interest…
10 Tips For Snowbird Retirees To Protect Their Nest Eggs
By Lucy Lazarony, Next Avenue Michael Murray has been trading Massachusetts' snow for Florida's sun for 15 winters. At first,…
Why Do We Avoid The Things That Matter Most? Greg McKeown And An “Essentialist” Approach To Personal Finance
Tim Ferriss recently talked to Greg McKeown, offering “Tactics and Strategies for a 2025 Reboot,” and the Essentialsim author had…
Are You Overlooking The Most Important Decisions For Preretirees And Retirees?
When it comes to retirement decisions and strategies, many preretirees and retirees overlook the most important ones they need to…
Financial Squeeze: The Sandwich Generation Caring For Aging Parents
Being part of the sandwich generation — adults caught between raising their own children and caring for aging parents —…
The Reality Behind Medicare Advantage Prior Authorizations
Medicare Advantage prior authorizations have few friends. Doctors hate them. Patients hate them. Politicians say they hate them and introduce…