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The IRS Wants to Spy On Nearly ALL of Your Money Decisions
"Who's watching me now? The IRS?" The rule would require handing over nearly all adults' banking information. What could possibly go wrong?
“Should I Be Cashing Out My 401k to Pay Off Debt?”
When I receive a question about cashing out a 401k to pay off debt, my short answer is generally no. It entails a lot of unrecoverable loss of long-term growth. We can make more money, but we cannot recover time. Nonetheless, there are some limited circumstances in which cashing out a 401k may be the … Continue reading “Should I Be Cashing Out My 401k to Pay Off Debt?”
Worried About a Recession? Here’s What You Can Do Right Now
Many people are concerned about the United States falling into another recession. Here's what you can do starting right now to prepare.
Ways To Save Money but Keep the Smiles
There are tons of things vying for attention and money. Here are some ways to save money and avoid common financial pitfalls.
What to do When You Blow the Budget
Sometimes, you blow the budget. But what comes next? Do you give up? Here are some things to consider when things don't go as planned.
Social Security Benefits Are In More Trouble Than We Thought
After the societal shutdown in 2020, the global economy experienced a sharp recession that slashed tax revenues. Included in these taxes is, of course, the Social Security payroll tax. As a result of this decrease, this means Social Security benefits are in more trouble than we thought just a couple of years ago. For several … Continue reading Social Security Benefits Are In More Trouble Than We Thought
Five Financial Skills to Fuel Your Life
Many people these days (perhaps a majority) have few financial skills. You may be one of those people. Most likely, the schools you attended emphasized the importance of getting an income instead of the ways to build wealth and manage your money. By now, you are probably discovering how difficult it is to function in … Continue reading Five Financial Skills to Fuel Your Life
“What Causes Poverty” Is the Wrong Question; Ask This Instead
Our contemporary culture likes to ask what causes poverty. But this question is based on a false premise. Ask this question instead.
New College Graduates Often Make Two Costly Financial Mistakes
For new college graduates, it can be an exciting time. But when entering the world of adulthood, making these mistakes can be very costly.
