The Immediate Impact on Retirees if Trump Successfully Eliminates Taxes on Social Security Benefits
If President Donald Trump successfully eliminates taxes on Social Security benefits, millions of retirees across the United States could experience significant changes in their financial well-being. Social Security benefits, which […]
How Long Should You Keep Tax Documents? A Guide to Proper Record-Keeping and Disposal
If your personal file cabinet is overflowing with old tax records, credit card bills, and bank statements, you may be wondering which documents to keep and which ones to toss. […]
More Americans Fear Going Broke in Retirement than Death— Here’s why, and what you can do about it.
It may come as a surprise, but for many Americans, the greatest fear about retirement isn’t aging—it’s outliving their money. According to the latest Allianz Center for the Future of […]
The Estate Tax Trap: How Owning Property in Multiple States Can Complicate Your Legacy
For many Americans, building wealth includes owning property—sometimes in more than one state. A vacation home in Colorado, an investment property in Florida, or farmland inherited in Missouri can all […]
Kansas Named Least Affordable State for a Funeral
While Kansas is often celebrated for its relatively low cost of living, a new study has found that one major life event could strain residents’ finances more than expected: paying […]
How to Appeal a Health Insurance Denial: A Step-by-Step Guide for Policyholders
In today’s healthcare landscape, insurance claim denials are increasingly common — and incredibly frustrating. Roughly 1 in 5 insurance claims were denied in 2024, leaving countless Americans with unexpected medical […]
Could a Recession be on the Horizon? Economists Say Summer Holds the Answer
As economic headlines grow more cautious, many Americans are beginning to feel a sense of unease about where the economy is headed. Despite continued strength in consumer spending and job […]
Rethinking Retirement: The Debate Around Social Security Privatization
As of February 2025, the average monthly retirement benefit sits at just $1,980.86, according to the Social Security Administration. With such modest payouts, conversations about reform—including privatization—are gaining renewed attention.
Why Is My Tax Refund Taking Longer Than Usual?
With the tax filing deadline now behind us, millions of Americans are hoping for a timely refund — money they’ve already paid toward their federal income taxes. For many, those […]
Navigating the Post Pandemic Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic brought profound changes to economies and financial markets worldwide. While the global economy is gradually recovering, the long-term effects of the pandemic are still reverberating through financial […]