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  • October 25, 2023

    The Looming Revert

    Nobody is talking about the fact that the tax provisions in the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 are due to revert back, after December 31, 2025, to what they had been in 2017—just 26 months from now. But if and when that threshold is crossed, it could be ...
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  • September 26, 2023

    The FDIC’s Dilemma

    Pssst? Want to buy a low-interest bond? That’s basically what the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is saying to investors, who are understandably not eager to take them up on the offer. The bonds in question are part of the $114 billion in debt obligations that the agency acquired when it took ...
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  • September 26, 2023

    Would You Want to Live Back in the Good Old Days?

    The phrase ‘good old days’ suggests that we’re not living in the best time in history, but it often begs the question of when WERE the ‘good old days?’ Was it before our lives were ruined by technology? Was it during the derring-do age of knights in shining armor and ...
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  • September 20, 2023

    Common Financial Phobias

    According to a recent survey, more than half of all Americans fear for their financial futures. Another study says that 77% of Americans feel anxious about their current financial situation. Even if both of the surveys overstate the numbers, the fact is that many of us have phobias about our ...
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  • September 20, 2023

    The New Tech Mania: AI

    With the slow leak in the markets lately, you might not realize that we are currently experiencing an outrageous investment mania. Stocks of companies that are involved in artificial intelligence have been soaring at unprecedented rates, prominently including Upstart Holdings (up 393% this year alone); C3.ai (255%); Nvidia (220%); Palantir ...
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  • August 16, 2023

    Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

    Much is written about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Some classic financial missteps have been known to plague retirees, too. Calling them “missteps” may be a bit harsh, as not all of them represent errors in judgment. Either way, becoming aware of these potential ...
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  • August 16, 2023

    Housing Starts in Decline

    Did you know that last year, roughly 1.66 million new homes were constructed? This includes single-family homes (975 million), 2-4 unit residences (54.8 million), and buildings with 5 or more family units (635 million). This total number is actually down from the 1.73 million new homes built in 2021, and ...
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  • July 26, 2023

    Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees

    With the children now out of the house, financial priorities for Middle-Class Millionaires become more focused on preparing for retirement. At this stage, you may very likely be at the height of your earning power and fast approaching peak savings as you lay the groundwork for retirement. During this final ...
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  • July 25, 2023

    9 Facts About Retirement

    Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members. For others, it will be a time to start a new business or begin a charitable endeavor. Regardless of what approach you intend to take, here are nine things about ...
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  • June 29, 2023

    9 Facts About Social Security

    Social Security’s been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how it works, but how much do you really know? Here are nine things that might surprise you.The Social Security trust fund is huge. It was $2.8 trillion at the ...
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