Retirement

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin American Tower (AMT) and Crown Castle (CCI) are two of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the United States. They not only compete every day in their businesses, they also compete for potential shareholders. Their stocks are considered close peers. Here is an overview

While inflation may be stressing workers’ budgets, it also brings some good news for those looking to maximize their contributions to retirement accounts. If you are looking to get on track to becoming a 401(k) millionaire or achieving financial freedom, the IRS has just announced the new 2024 401(k) contribution limits. Workplace Retirement Plan Contribution

These days, it’s not uncommon to hear stories of individuals achieving millionaire status through their 401(k) retirement savings plans. In fact, Vanguard’s first annual How America Saves report found that features like automatic enrollment and automatic annual increases have led to broad increases in 401(k) participation rates, a first and necessary step in pursuing a

In several press releases over the last few months, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) touted improvements in Part D prescription drug plans. CMS projected that the average total monthly premium in 2024 would decrease 1.8% and premiums stabilization measures would limit the growth of the base beneficiary premium to 6%. These announcements

“I don’t want to be old when I’m old.” That sentiment was shared in a recent article in The New York Times by Elaine LaLanne, the 97-year-old widow of Jack LaLanne, who was one of the first TV celebrities to introduce personal fitness to millions of Americans. So, what does it mean to be “old”?

If you are self-employed or own a business and are annoyed by how much you pay in taxes, you should check out the Solo 401(k). While saving for retirement may not be top of mind for those who love what they do, paying fewer taxes helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Keep reading

I was expecting the October jobs report to be dull and many other economists agreed. We were right: The numbers didn’t change much. Unemployment is still at a historic low at 3.9%. Hourly wages are up as workers slowly get wage increases to make up for inflation. Last month (September 2023), real wages were down

Hopefully, everyone reading this knows to add a beneficiary to their retirement accounts. I’m guessing a few of you know that you can add a Transfer on Death beneficiary to your other investment accounts. Adding a Transfer on Death beneficiary can be an excellent estate planning first step for those who don’t need or are

Remember old-fashioned teeter-totters? The kind made from a wobbly wooden board? As a child, I’d spread my arms wide and stand in the middle of the board with one foot on each side, swaying back and forth, trying to balance and suspend both ends above the ground. I guess it was the closest I could

I expect tomorrow’s October jobs report will be so so. Why? Tuesday’s Labor Department’s monthly Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) indicated stagnating labor demand and so do business indicators. The National Association of Business Economists mid-October reported falling sales and fewer incidences of rising sales since July. Also, JOLTS reported hires were blah.