Policy Uncertainty Is Bad For The Economy
Economic policy uncertainty has surged since Donald Trump’s election. This could be bad, not just for the stock market, but also for business investments and for consumer spending. The economy…
Mortgage rates hit a two-month low this week, remain under 7%
There's good news for potential homebuyers: mortgage rates continued to trend down this week. In January, rates hit 7.04%, the…
Home Depot says consumers postponing renovation projects, citing high interest rates
Consumers are postponing large renovation projects as unfavorable macroeconomic conditions persist, impacting the U.S. housing market, Home Depot executives warned…
This Fintech’s Visa Card Keeps Grandpa From Blowing His Nest Egg
True Link Financial offers a debit card with spending controls expressly designed for people with dementia, other cognitive deficits or…
What You Need To Know About Taxes And Gold Profits
Many investors who prospered from gold’s bull market will be surprised by how profits on their gold investments are taxed.…
How To Know When To Reorder Your Priorities—Ask These 2 Questions
Hustle culture and the ever-shortening form of advice have led to the deification of undying devotion—whether to a cause, a…
State Exit Taxes And Other Innovative Way To Tax Former Or Departing Residents
Before moving from a state or establishing a second home, know how the state you currently reside in will react.…
Estate Tax Repeal – Could It Be Real?
Introduction U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) introduced a bill called the Death Tax Repeal Act on Feb. 13, 2025, with…
Mortgage rates fall for fifth week in a row, hover near 7%
Mortgage rates fell for a fifth consecutive week, hitting the lowest level since December but remaining elevated near 7%. Freddie…
Congress Increases Social Security Benefits For Some State And Local Government Employees
In late 2024 just before the end of its session, Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. The President signed…
4 Steps To Preserving A Collection Or Other Special Assets
One of the most difficult steps in estate planning is developing a plan to preserve a collection or other special…
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
For those of you that have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset, this may…
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make With An Old 401(k)
When you change jobs, you’ll need to decide what to do with your old 401(k). A common choice is to…