
The Clash Against The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven have gained 71% this year while the other 493 stocks in the S&P 500 have gained just 6%.
Stop Making Sense: Massachusetts Updates Estate Tax Laws
Before celebrating a victory for the Commonwealth by echoing legislators that this “doubles the previous threshold”, understand there are only 12 states in the U.S. that still tax estates.
Update: Changes to 2024 Catch Up 401(k) Contributions
IRS steps in and delays an important aspect of Secure Act 2.0 passed by Congress last December.
Financial Aid Changes To Impact This Fall’s College Applications.
Congress has created the “FAFSA Simplification Act”, which makes the upcoming 2024-2025 college admissions process a complicated mess.
Yes, even the Nasdaq-100 Index rebalances. What about you?
Seven companies (combining Alphabet’s share classes) represented over 55% weighting of the NASDAQ 100 index and were educed to 38% with smaller companies within the index being purchased.
Enjoy Every Sandwicher Moment.
July is National Sandwich Generation Month, celebrating approximately 15% of Americans between ages 40-60 sandwiched between caring for their young children and aging parents at the same time.
Establish Access When Things Are Good, Not When Times Turn Bad
Benefits of having a HELOC with $0 balance go far beyond a potential home renovation.
“Hey, I showed this last year, do something!”, Sincerely Your Tax Returns.
Now that you’ve had some time apart, it’s time to have an honest with your taxes.
Dividend Investing - Navigating Hype and Pitfalls To Get Results.
Last month, Intel added another chapter to the fallacy of “I don’t care about the stock price, as long as I get my dividend”. Here, I discuss key factors and best practices for dividend investing.
Secure Act 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Sequels aren’t always a good thing, yet Congress has brought Secure Act 2 - reviewing the good, bad, and breakin’ star.
New Year, New You… Not True?
Resolutions to improve your financial situation similar to one’s made last year? Here’s how and why to consider actions and timeframes, instead of focusing on desired outcomes.
Perfection is the Enemy of Good, Focus on Executing Improvements.
While 2022 has been a challenging investment environment, it has been a fantastic year to see the benefits of executing financial plans over the past few years.