Summer is expensive for parents, which is why it is the perfect time to teach kids about money. With kids out of school, parents have to either spend money on childcare, camps, or entertainment. It adds up. Fast. Pre-pandemic, families were already spending quite a bit during the summer months. A 2019 Pearachute survey found,… Continue reading 15 Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Money This Summer
When you have a bad day, do you head to Target? When you are bored, do you shop online? When you have cause for celebration, do you splurge on something new? These are all common ways to engage in retail therapy. The problem is that retail therapy is not true therapy. It is simply a… Continue reading 12 Tips to Quit Retail Therapy and Boost Your Finances
The original SECURE Act of 2019 extended the Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs) age from 70½ to 72 for retirement accounts. Now with the passing of the Omnibus Bill, SECURE Act 2.0 extends the RMD beginning date to age 73, starting in 2023. Not only does the new legislation push back the required minimum distribution age,… Continue reading How RMD Changes Protect Your Retirement Savings
Contrary to what most experts advise, there are times when it may not make sense to roll over your 401(k). We even advise most investors against leaving behind an old 401(k). However, there is an IRS rule that – if you qualify – may help you have more money and avoid penalties that could eat… Continue reading When It May Not Make Sense to Roll Over Your 401(k)
Now is the time to plan and save for a family summer vacation. If you wait too much longer, you’ll be too late. This is because Americans are still feeling the need for pent-up “revenge” travel following the pandemic – even with inflation. According to Forbes, “The U.S. Travel Foundation is forecasting an increase in… Continue reading Don’t Break the Bank: Tips for Planning Your Family Summer Vacation
