It is my mission to help people protect their retirement savings and prevent losses from volatile markets and rising taxes.
02/23/2023
Do you know how to avoid internet fraud? Janet does. Learn how to keep yourself safe from data thieves of all kinds.
Data Thieves from Outer Space Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
02/21/2023
There are hundreds of Exchange Traded Funds available. Should you invest in them?
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds? There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
02/16/2023
Wall Street has a lot of cliches. How many do you know?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
02/09/2023
Compound interest can dramatically impact the future growth of your assets. Learn more.
How Compound Interest Works Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
02/07/2023
Where there's a will there's a way. Don't leave your estate unattended—update your documents.
Critical Estate Documents Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
02/07/2023
Investors showed a buying mood in January with stocks rallying due to moderating inflation, a better-than-feared earnings season, and healthy economic data.
Monthly Market Insights | February 2023 Monthly Market Insights | February 2023 U.S. Markets Stocks rallied in January as moderating inflation, a better-than-feared earnings season, and healthy economic data put investors in a buying mood. For the month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 2.83 percent, the Standard & Poor’s 500 In...
02/02/2023
15-year vs. 30-year: know your refinancing options.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
01/31/2023
Some diets lighten nothing but your wallet. Here’s a few to avoid.
Money Draining Food Myths These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
01/26/2023
You can start Social Security benefits as soon as you reach 62. Know the rules before deciding.
When Should You Take Social Security Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
01/24/2023
Have a kid heading off to college? Here are a few tips.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
01/19/2023
The IRS can tax up to 85% of Social Security benefits. It may be possible to manage the tax bill.
Social Security Taxes Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
01/17/2023
How many ways can you pay for college? Loans, grants, savings and investments, to name a few.
Saving for College This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.