I’m worried. My worry does not relate to our current state of affairs, it's the government's reaction to them that concerns me.

It is no secret. Interest rates have shrunk to microscopic levels.

In meeting with someone recently, they asked a wonderful question, “Is working worth the benefit?” The benefit they were describing was...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. Believe it or not, wealth is equally subjective. One of my big revelations...

The Stone Age ended because of two soft metals. Both were softer than the hardest stone. But together, the two metals produced something...

In my last article, I made the case for why I believe now is the golden era of homeownership. I want to expand on – and sum up – my...

My generation is lucky. When it comes to purchasing one of the biggest assets on most households’ balance sheets, we have a huge...

There is one burning question I repeatedly hear from those who are nearing retirement. It’s a simple question, and fortunately there is...

This time of year is focused on giving thanks and counting our blessings. In this country, especially, it seems appropriate to reflect...

Investing for retirement is like mountain climbing and flying airplanes. Surprisingly, the riskiest part of the journey isn’t the climb....

Some people hate debt. They hate it with a passion. They don’t like it hanging over their head or weighing them down. They can’t wait to...

IRAs are one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles in the United States. Used correctly, to save for future retirement...

Do me a quick favor and re-read the title of this article. Can you finish the popular saying? I am guessing you probably can, but if not...

Call me a skeptic. I came across a statement the other day in an article about financial literacy. It’s a statement I have stumbled upon...

The inspiration for these columns comes from a number of places. It may be a question from a client, a piece of research I read, or a...

In a relationship, usually one person takes the lead. It could be on the dance floor, in the kitchen, or in social situations. Taking the...

We all have a dream. It’s why entrepreneurs fail. It’s why marriages end in divorce. It’s why retirees go back to work. We all have a...

If I had just one wish for my kids, it would undoubtedly be for good health. Beyond that, I have several other wishes that are difficult...

It happened again. I found myself in a group of people, listening to an individual caution the others on the dismal state of Social...

Picture your transition to retirement. Most people probably envision an orderly shift from work to leisure. From alarm clocks and...