Then and Now
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The world has changed over the past 50 years, and some say jobs were more plentiful and paid more back then versus what they do now. Gail Gill puts this into perspective.
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It’s Official – 1Q21 GDP is 6.4%
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The first quarter of 2021’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 6.4% per the June 24, 2021 release from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Read MoreProductivity and AI
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As the COVID vaccine rolls out and businesses reopen, economists are expecting a strong showing of goods-and-services produced in 2021.
Read MoreEaster Egg Hunt
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Many of us remember the Easter egg hunt as being the highlight of the day when we were young. This year, why not tie-in a financial literacy lesson to your Easter egg hunt.
Read MoreLosing a Loved One: Let's Take a Test
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Here is the scenario: Your father just passed away. In the midst of your despair, you have to figure out a number of details. How many of these questions are you able to confidently answer?
Read MoreGoldilock’s Economy?
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2021 has arrived and after a devastating year, it has us all wondering what type of economy awaits us.
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What is Fueling the Rise in Homeownership?
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Many thought homeownership would fall due to COVID. But, by the second quarter of 2020, housing demand whipsawed from down 41% to up 40% year-over-year. So, what happened?
Read MoreThanksgiving 2020
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There is no doubt that Thanksgiving festivities are going to be very different this year. Smaller gatherings are encouraged so it may be the perfect opportunity to host a Thanksgiving that includes a meaningful table-top discussion on which charities you support and why.
Read MoreDocumentaries
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Over the past five months, I have seen more movies than I have in years and I owe it all to the COVID quarantine.
Read MoreQuick Little Trick for Calculating Social Security
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If you are thinking about taking Social Security early, here is a quick little trick to help you figure out how much your future checks will be reduced by.
Read MoreWithdrawing From Your Retirement Account Before Age 59½ Without Paying A Penalty
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Retirement accounts are not intended to be used as an emergency fund, but with the pandemic and recession already lasting 5 months, many emergency funds have been depleted.
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Quantitative Easing- Why is it different this time around?
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COVID-19, with its ripple effect, has quickly pushed our economy into a recession. To combat this economic downshift, our federal government is once again using Quantitative Easing.
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Long Term Care Insurance – 3 Product Choices – 3 Pools of Money
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Long term care (LTC) insurance policies provide a “pool of money” to help you pay for the cost of long term care services.
Read MoreWhat one hand giveth, the other taketh away
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What does the Secure Act mean for retirement savers?
Read More529 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2019
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A 529 plan is a great way to fund a child’s college education by contributing in the early years, and watching it grow until they graduate from college.
Read MoreUncertainty
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When uncertainty rears its ugly head, it is not uncommon for individuals, our government, and corporations to stop spending until they see a better—clearer—path ahead. So, what happened to make us feel so uncertain?
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