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Retirement Income: Thinking Beyond Retirement Savings and Investing
Ensuring a steady income in retirement can be crucial for financial security and stability. Explore various approaches and strategies for generating sustainable income during your golden years.
How to Make Your Staycation Feel Like a Vacation
Looking for a cost-effective way to unwind this summer? A staycation offers relaxation and adventure without breaking the bank.
Protecting Your Future Self
Are you making decisions that benefit your future self? Learn how to avoid potential regrets in this episode of Sidewalk Talk.
Planning for the Costs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Advanced financial planning for long-term Alzheimer's and dementia care can provide peace of mind and enable you to focus on what matters most – the well-being of your loved one.
Thinking Outside the Box for Fun and Relaxation
Who says you need to spend a fortune to enjoy your favorite sports? In his latest video, Russ Rivera reveals a hidden gem for all sports enthusiasts.
What Every Parent Should Know About Buying Their Teenager a Car
It's a big decision to buy a car for your teenager, and it's important to weigh all the factors involved. Our latest article provides valuable insights on the financial and safety implications, setting a budget, and discussing the responsibilities of car ownership with your teen.
6 Strategies to Reduce Your Taxable Income and Potentially Lower Your Tax Bill
Implementing these tax strategies can help you keep more money in your pocket come tax time.
5 Benefits to Consolidating Your Investment Accounts with a Financial Advisor
Tired of juggling multiple investment accounts and struggling to keep track of all your statements and tax forms? Consolidating your investment accounts with a financial advisor can make managing your finances much easier.
22 and a Millionaire??
What if we told you that you're a millionaire at only 22 years old? Find out why your future work outcome is such an important factor on your personal balance sheet.
Making a Difference: How to Organize a Fundraiser for Your Cause
If you’re thinking of holding a fundraiser for a cause you care about, it’s important to get organized and plan ahead if you want your event to be a success.
A Windfall of Opportunities: How to Make Smart Choices with Sudden Money
Receiving a financial windfall, whether it's a surprise inheritance, a lottery win, or a legal settlement, can be both exciting and overwhelming. It's natural to feel a rush of emotion and to want to spend the money right away, but it's important to take a step back and think about how to be smart with your windfall.
Opportunity Costs of Early and Late Retirement
To many, retiring early may seem like a dream come true, but it can come with its own set of challenges and drawbacks. On the other hand, retiring late also has its own unique pros and cons.
SECURE Act 2.0 and High-Wage Earners
If you’re a high-wage earner, there’s a specific provision in the SECURE 2.0 Act you need to be aware of.
Two Important Changes in the New SECURE Act 2.0
Congress passed the new SECURE Act 2.0 in late December, and while it contains many updates that affect retirement savers, there are two changes in particular that you will want to be aware of right away.
Financial Planning in the Face of a Terminal Illness
The job of financial planning is to help prepare your finances for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, even if one of those challenges is a terminal illness. Here’s guidance on steps you can take to get your affairs in order should you face that diagnosis.
How to Know if It's Time to Downsize Your Home
The decision of whether or not to downsize their house is one that many retirees and pre-retirees face. And while you may be emotionally attached to the home where you raised your family, there are many benefits that downsizing can offer.
How to Negotiate a Raise at Work
Asking for a raise without proper preparations isn’t likely to work, and it can even backfire on you. Here’s how to make a persuasive case and inspire the best possible outcome when negotiating a raise at work.
Money-Saving Travel Tip
In this Instablog, Russ shares an idea for how you can save money on travel expenses.
A Quick Reminder for End-of-Year
There’s one thing people often don’t do at the end of the year that they should. In this Instablog, Russ explains what that is.
Should You Join the FIRE Movement?
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is gaining momentum among people who are willing to make drastic changes to their lifestyle in exchange for an early retirement. Here’s what you need to know to decide if it’s right for you.