05/04/2023
If a runner gets fatigued during a race, they won’t finish in first place. When you suffer from decision fatigue, your ability to save, spend and invest is also likely to suffer.
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Stop Letting Decision Fatigue Ruin Your Finances
You need a better budgeting process that won’t leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed.
05/03/2023
Owning a home is a great asset, and one which you can utilize to create income. Read on for ideas on how to generate income from your home, and call me for additional guidance or support!
3 Ways Your House Can Make Money for You
The house is the biggest financial asset for millions of retirees and empty nesters, and many are mismanaging it.
05/02/2023
Ashton Thomas is honored to be named one of Statista & USA Today's Best Financial Advisory Firms for 2023!
The rankings based on recommendations by clients and peers and a firm’s growth of Assets under Management: https://bit.ly/3ANTynq
05/02/2023
The current banking chaos resembles the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980’s, when hundreds of lending institutions failed. We may be headed for a recession if the current banking regulations and lack of accountability are left unchecked.
Why the Banking Mess Isn’t Over
Deposit flight and higher funding costs risk squeezing small businesses and lending beyond big cities.
05/01/2023
Investing in CDs may not be as sexy as Cryptocurrency, but the safety and current yields on treasury notes make them incredibly attractive to nearly any investor!
Make This Simple Move to Get More Return on Your Cash
A CD ladder can help savers navigate high interest rates by providing access to cash at predictable intervals.
12/15/2021
Becoming financially independent is not an accident and doesn't usually happen overnight. How is your plan coming along?
5 mistakes people make that keep them from becoming millionaires, according to financial experts
There's plenty to read about how millionaires get rich. But what about mistakes that may hold you back?
12/08/2021
This gets a little into the weeds and we have already likely discussed some of these items, but this article serves some excellent food for thought.
The Rules of Retirement Spending Are Changing
A longstanding strategy for funding our golden years is in doubt. We answer readers’ biggest questions about how much to withdraw from savings.
12/07/2021
With all the challenges of the pandemic era, personal savings seem to have come through fairly well thus far. But is that all good news? Some food for thought...
Covid-19 Made Americans Into Super Savers. Now They’re Hoarding Cash.
The lingering pandemic has made many people too nervous about potential worst-case scenarios to dip into their savings.
12/02/2021
From inflation to market valuations, here are some of the top questions 401(k) plan participants are asking today.
The Top Questions 401(k) Plan Participants Are Asking Right Now
Things have been somewhat quiet, maybe too quiet. With the pandemic, the supply-chain squeeze and inflation, retirement savers have had plenty to worry about outside their 401(k) plan. But, how do those worries translate inside their plan?
12/01/2021
How much can you contribute to your IRA or Simple IRA plan next year and how much can you deduct? Click here to find out.
New 2022 IRA Limits: Get Ready Now!
While there is no change in the amount that can be contributed to an IRA in 2022, there are changes in the income ranges for deducting those contributions.