The average person checks their phone 96 times per day and spends over 7 hours staring at screens. If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling, feeling anxious when separated from your devices, or struggling to focus on real-world activities, it might be time for a digital detox.
Maybe you’ve heard that the new tax law allows you to deduct the interest on certain new car purchases. But should you go out and buy a new car for that reason? Read on to learn more about how the rule works and what to consider.
Retirement might seem distant when you're in your fifties, but the decade leading up to your golden years is actually the most critical time for retirement preparation. Whether you're 55 and just starting to think seriously about retirement or already deep into your planning, this comprehensive 10-year countdown checklist will help ensure you're ready for this major life transition.
There's a lot of confusion around Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Medicare, and for good reason. Making contributions to your HSA after you're no longer eligible can lead to tax penalties and can be a headache to correct. Read on for what you need to know if you’re contributing to your HSA and preparing to enroll in Medicare.
When we hear the term estate planning, we often think of wills or maybe a financial to-do list for the later stages of life. But estate planning is about more than just deciding who gets what—it's about protecting your legacy, ensuring your loved ones are cared for and keeping your financial life in order no matter what the future holds.
Retirement might seem distant when you're in your fifties, but the decade leading up to your golden years is actually the most critical time for retirement preparation. Whether you're 55 and just starting to think seriously about retirement or already deep into your planning, this comprehensive 10-year countdown checklist will help ensure you're ready for this major life transition.
Deciding whether to contribute to your 401k pre-tax or Roth is mostly about when you think the tax rate will be higher, but there are other factors to consider as well. This post explores a few scenarios that might offer more guidance to that decision, as well as a suggestion that can fit when you’re just not sure.
