Things are still very uncertain in the markets, with COVID-19 still being extremely disruptive in most of our society and the society at large throughout the world. I am hoping that you did not [...]
With the uncertainty in the markets, it is not a time to panic. It is time to consider buying quality dividend-paying stocks. While I am going to mention several dividend-yielding stocks in this [...]
Are you nervous about the markets? If so, you are not alone in feeling this way. Yes, it is definitely a time of uncertainty, and one could even say chaos. But that does not mean that it is time [...]
Do you have an Individual Retirement account (IRA)? Do you need to access that account and are not yet 59 ½ to avoid the 10% penalty imposed by the IRS? If you answered these two questions, there [...]
With the recent turmoil in the markets, let us take some time to rethink what we need to do. Are you like so many right now, worried about the coronavirus? Are afraid that it will cause the [...]
If you read my posts with any regularity, you are by now aware that I am a big advocate of people preparing early for their retirement. In fact, the sooner you start, the better off you will be [...]
When to elect to begin your Social Security benefits can be challenging in the best of times. I highly recommend you seek the advice of a Registered Financial Consultant or a Registered Social [...]
Tax season is officially upon us, and for some of you, there may be some sticker shock when you file your 2019 tax return. Yes, the tax act went into effect in 2018 and for many, it meant that [...]
It is never to start soon saving for your retirement. It is a great thing for someone young who has some earned income to save a portion of it in an Individual Retirement Account for their [...]
With the start of a new year and new rules on when you must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), we will examine how this affects many of you and [...]