One of the arguments for a more abundant future is the decreasing cost of energy. There are limits to how low the price of gasoline can go (there is, after…
We’re all reading headlines telling us that the stock market has reached all-time highs, something that never happened in 2023. Many investors who have a worrisome mindset will think that…
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Act passed in 2017, we were told that all of the provisions—lower tax rates, much more generous estate tax exemption—would sunset at…
You’ve probably read articles that talk about ‘good’ and ‘bad’ debt, but what, exactly, is the difference? The simple answer is that good debt is borrowing in order to enhance…
Ah, we restless humans. Sometimes, it pays to strive for greener grass. But as an investor, second-guessing a stable strategy can leave you in the weeds. Trading in reaction to…
Most of the investing world is a bit weird about the Federal Open Market Committee meetings, which is where the nation’s central bank announces its latest interest rate policy. The…
Whenever financial planners model the sustainability of a person’s retirement assets, the Big Unknown is long-term care expenses. These costs are not covered under the Medicare policy—and they are not…
If ever there was a time when we would expect Mr. Market to suddenly decide that stocks are overvalued, and cause a bearish plunge in stock prices, it would be…
We obviously can’t predict a market downturn in advance, but we can certainly prepare for one. With the markets in a bit of a doldrums the past month, that preparation…