Will Power be Restored to Coal Industry?
In March, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to rescind several regulations that were in place to limit pollution from mining and burning coal.1 The administration’s goal is to revive the …
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?
How much money do you need to retire? That’s about as personal a question as, “What do you look for in a spouse?” or “What is your dream job?” The …
Taxes and Retirement Planning
The White House recently introduced what it billed the “biggest tax cut” in U.S. history. While a presidential tax proposal is not likely to get passed without significant changes, the …
Savings and Investment Updates
The American College of Financial Services recently posted some surprising results from its Retirement Income Literacy Quiz. Nearly three-quarters of respondents ages 60 to 75 failed the test with a …
Keeping Connected With the Ever-Changing Internet
If you’ve watched the national news in the past year or two, you’ve likely heard debates about net neutrality, which is the principle that Internet providers should allow access to …
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What is Evidence-Based Investing?
The evidence-based approach originated in the medical field to promote the use of clinical experience and the best available research to make decisions about individual patient care.1 In the investing …
Preventing Elderly Financial Abuse
A recent study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College concluded that many retirees who do not suffer from any cognitive impairment can still manage their money through …
Tax-Deferred or Tax-Exempt? Potential Benefits to Having Both
Over the years, you may have heard it’s good to have different “kinds” of money as you head into retirement. A financial advisor may recommend a combination of tax-deferred and …
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Is Feeling Younger the Secret to a Longer Life?
While some people accept getting older as a natural part of life, many others are on a mission to fight the aging process and maintain a youthful attitude and appearance. …
3 Common Questions About Social Security
While Social Security shouldn’t be relied upon to be the sole source of income during retirement, it can play an important role in your overall financial strategy for retirement. But …