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Inflation impacts all of us in a number of ways, not just in a steady rise in the prices of the things we buy every day. One of the most … Read More

We’re starting to see private equity firms make short-term investments in companies all across the American business ecosystem. At best, they’re looking to make a quick buck; at worst, they’re … Read More

The U.S. is experiencing a new epidemic: bankruptcies. Filings are up 28% from this time last year, for a total of 45,592 over the past 12 months. Commercial Chapter 11 … Read More

There are two kinds of car owners in this world: the people who buy a new car every few years, and the people who continue driving their older cars until … Read More

The U.S. and (to a lesser extent) global equity markets continue to generate positive returns for investors, the bond market is settling down and the long-predicted recession keeps being moved … Read More

It’s easy to think about the stock market like it’s a retirement program. That’s certainly how it seems to function as you save toward that goal. Typically you’ve accumulated a … Read More

It seems like every news cycle includes an article about how the Social Security trust fund is about to run out of money. ‘About’ may be somewhat of a misnomer. … Read More

Several U.S. states have become attractive destinations for retirees, due to the fact that they don’t charge state income taxes. Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming fall … Read More

In some ways, planning for retirement is abstract. You talk about things like dreams, goals, and second chapters. But in other ways, it’s just simple math. You’re going to need … Read More