8/5/24: The U.S. economy may be slowing down. The Labor Department announced 114,000 jobs were added in July, which is below the average of 215,000 jobs per month. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose again for the fourth straight month. I joined CBS Saturday Morning to discuss.
8/4/24: This weekend I chat with Kyla Scanlon to discuss her book In This Economy?, an illustrated guide to the mad math and terrible terminology of economics.
8/3/24: This weekend I chat with Kyla Scanlon to discuss her book In This Economy?, an illustrated guide to the mad math and terrible terminology of economics.
8/2/24: Did you know, when you hit age 73, most people have to start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from their tax-deferred retirement accounts, like a traditional IRA or 401(k)? What does that mean for your money?
8/1/24: I am nearing retirement in the next couple of months and my current challenge is adjusting my portfolio as I make this transition.
8/1/24: Each month we have $2-4k left over after we pay our bills and lifestyle expenses, so I'm wondering where should we be investing this excess money?
7/31/24: If I were to take control of our retirement portfolios is there anything I should change or be aware of?
7/30/24: Retirement is quickly approaching, and while I should feel proud and happy, I can't help but feel scared and stressed.
7/30/24: I joined CBS Mornings to discuss a change to online Social Security accounts that will impact millions of beneficiaries. That includes everybody listening right now!
7/29/24: I joined CBS Mornings to discuss how American consumers are helping to boost the economy. The latest numbers show economic growth doubled to an annual rate of 2.8% in the last three months from 1.4% in the first quarter of 2024.
7/28/24: This weekend we're running my recent appearance with the guys over at Ask The Compound where we discuss if the 4% rule actually works, the best part-time side hustles, stock picking tips and tricks, when to stop contributing for retirement, and much more!
7/27/24: This weekend we're running my recent appearance with the guys over at Ask The Compound where we discuss if the 4% rule actually works, the best part-time side hustles, stock picking tips and tricks, when to stop contributing for retirement, and much more!
7/26/24: Even in election years, the question remains, do elections have a big impact on your money?
7/25/24: Somebody is trying to convince me to use a large chunk of my retirement account on an annuity. Does this make sense?
7/25/24: With a goal of buying a vacation home in the near future, are we saving too much for retirement?
7/24/24: Does it make sense to start contributing to the Roth 401(k) at this point and age or should I stick with the traditional pre-tax 401(k) option?
7/23/24: Since interest rates are so high, should I borrow from my 403(b) for a kitchen remodel?
7/23/24: I'm considering a new job that would include a pension if I stayed for more than five years. Should I take it?
7/22/24: Now that we're in our early 50s and already retired, I want to make sure we are well diversified without over complicating things.
7/21/24: What am I missing or where can I improve as I look to solidify my longterm retirement game plan?