Everyone loves seeing growth in their portfolio. However, a good year of investing doesnât necessarily indicate a sound long-term investment strategy. Generating sufficient retirement income means planning ahead of time but being able to adapt to evolving circumstances. As a ⦠Continue reading â
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What movie haven’t you seen that everyone else has? I’ll go first. I’ve never seen a single Harry Potter film. Even better, I own the books and haven’t ever opened them. Nonetheless, after asking the internet what big movies they’ve never seen, these are the top-voted films. 1. Avatar (2009) It’s been 13 years, and many people … Read more
When youâre filing your taxes, thereâs a whole lot to consider. From figuring out who counts as a dependent to organizing your income streams, you may find the process a bit overwhelming. And if youâre a new homeowner tackling mortgage ⦠Continue reading â
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The idea of working longer before claiming Social Security benefits sounds like a great retirement strategy. Staying on the job means you can maximize your eventual benefit, continue to save for retirement and avoid tapping your investments to cover living ⦠Continue reading â
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Buying a home is a major investment. You want to put your money into a house thatâs going to meet the needs of you and your family. However, if that house isnât available, you may consider building a home. Is ⦠Continue reading â
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Retirement account withdrawals not only help you cover basic living expenses, but they also can fund the lifestyle youâve always envisioned in your golden years. That money, however, can have unintended tax consequences. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) and other withdrawals ⦠Continue reading â
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Fannie Mae projects the recent bank failures may act as the catalyst that tips an already precarious economy into recession.