RSU Basics
If you’ve ever looked at your benefits portal and thought, “Cool, I got RSUs… I’ll pretend I understand that later,” you’re not alone. RSU stands for Restricted Stock Unit. In plain English: it’s company
Why Your Medicare Premiums Jumped (and How IRMAA Relief Can Lower Them)
If you opened a letter from Social Security and thought, “Wait… why did my Medicare premiums jump?” you’re in good company. Often the reason is IRMAA (the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment
Money Mindset – Tool vs Master
Money is a great tool—right up until it starts acting like it’s in charge. Most of us don’t set out to let money call the shots, but it can slowly
The Fed’s Balancing Act
Being the Federal Reserve chair has to feel a little like walking a tightrope while juggling chainsaws. Too far one way, and the economy slips
Why Keeping a Mortgage to Save Taxes Doesn’t Make Sense
Common logic in this country goes something like this: “Since I’m able to deduct my mortgage, I should keep it as long as possible, so
Cash is Paying 4% – Why Would I Invest Anywhere Else?
A silver lining to the rout in the financial markets in 2022 is that cash and cash-equivalents are actually paying decent interest. As I write
SECURE 2.0 Act – Your Retirement is Changing
On December 23, 2022, President Biden signed a $1.7 trillion budget bill. The bill includes a number of provisions that directly effect the retirement planning
Concerned About the Economy? Do This. (redux)
On the date of this writing, September 21, 2022, the Federal Reserve increased the Fed Funds rate another 0.75%. This is the third time they
How to Handle a Down Market in Retirement
“What happens when I retire, and the market dives like it’s doing now?” I’ve received this question a bunch this year, and rightfully so. Any
Concerned About the Economy? Do This.
The stock market has been a little crazy lately (I know – shocker, right?). When we see headlines about market declines or look at a