Recently, I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting with Dr. Daniel Crosby, the author of several great books, including his newest, The Soul of Wealth. We met ostensibly to discuss the book, which we did, but he shared something else with me that is tangential to its themes, which…

As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about “positive signs” that are emerging from the real estate market.  “On the housing front, I think there are a couple of good, positive signs that are building momentum,” Mike Miedler began. “This…

Many people are surprised and shocked when they learn what happens when retirement account owners neglect simple details about the tax code and their accounts. A review of some recent court cases brings the points home. The newest case involved the 401(k) of the late Jeffrey Rolison, who had worked…

If you want to set yourself up for success in retirement, personal finance expert and “The Ramsey Show” co-host Rachel Cruze explains the top rule to help you get on the path to millionaire status. The expert joined FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria” on Monday and provided advice when it…

Charitable giving often isincluded in financial and estate plans, and this is the time of year when there’s an increased focus on giving. But many people don’t optimize the impact of their donations by developing a giving plan. Few people are deliberate and strategic in their charitable activities. Many gifts…

Last month, I was talking with a friend about his Medicare Advantage plan for 2025. He will begin taking a Tier 5 medication in January and wanted to know about the coverage and costs. I found that the drug would be covered and his costs would be capped at $2,000.…

The incoming Trump Administration has been sending mixed signals about the fate of Medicare. But if Trump advisers and GOP lawmakers are serious about slashing government spending it is hard to see how they will ignore the program, which last year cost $850 billion and accounted for about one out…

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to plan for the New Year. One important budget item that many are reluctant to address is Medicare costs. A quick overview of the 2025 costs should provide a head start. Costs That Apply to Anyone on Medicare There are some costs…

In a recent interview with Shane Parrish, Whole Foods founder John Mackey talked a lot about wealth—what it means to him and what it doesn’t. He told a particularly compelling story about what he didn’t want wealth to look like for him. He was going to meet with Jeff Bezos…

The Biden administration appears to have pulled off the elusive economic soft landing, getting inflation in check without crashing the economy into a recession. While inflation has been easing downward, it has still been pinching retirees’ budgets. The bad news is that shrinking inflation rates also mean a smaller Social…