The new British TV series The Jackal on Peacock, starring Eddie Redmayne, offers a compelling and unsettling journey into the life of a paid assassin. It’s a strange ride: you spend so much time with The Jackal, you find yourself rooting for him, even as he, you know, kills people,…

Thinking about living abroad? You’ve come to the right place. International Living just released its Annual Global Retirement Index—which highlights the best places to move (or retire). It’s been a hot topic in the wake of the recent U.S. election, which has sparked a wave of frustration among Americans, with…

Would you like to help change the world or your family’s lives by leaving a legacy, but you want to be responsible in the process? Here’s another common goal you may have: You want to be alive to see the benefits of your legacy instead of waiting to pass along…

As we approach the end of 2024, there is cause for optimism. The market has performed well, economic data indicates a strong labor market, and wages are keeping pace with inflation. While we cannot control the uncertainty of the economy, market conditions, or the future tax environment, investors can create…

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Tuesday it is raising the loan amount limits for mortgages purchased by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae by 5.2% in 2025, as home prices continue to soar in the U.S. The new conforming loan limit value for a one-unit home will be…

Do you ever feel ovewhelmed in trying to be available for your aging parents while trying to keep your own work/life/family together? You want to be a loving adult child, but some parents can be very demanding. They might expect you to be at their beck and call and you…

Long-term mortgage rates fell over the past week, reigniting demand for home purchases and breathing new life into what has been a stagnant housing market. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported Wednesday that mortgage applications jumped 6.3% overall from the week before, driven by an increase in purchase demand, which…

If retirement is on your radar, you might be wondering if you should retire next year. Your decision when to retire can be life changing and will influence your quality of life for the rest of your life. As such, let’s look at the factors that might influence exactly when…

The approaching holidays provide a great opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help you better plan your retirement. Instead of enduring awkward silences or rehashing politics, ask your retired friends and relatives thoughtful questions about their life in retirement. It’s win-win—you’ll avoid tense topics, and your relatives and friends…

I’ve been in the financial advisory business for roughly 28 years—and for 28 of those years, I’ve had a challenging relationship with the notion of “business development”—or the shadier moniker by which it is also known, “sales.” This has been such a tenuous relationship because many of us in the…