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Is Veterans’ Homelessness The Price Of War?
Most who follow the news hear about the need for housing for homeless vets. What we don’t always hear are the many reasons why so many vets end up on our streets. Clearly, there is not enough housing for vets, a responsibility not only of…
3 Peaceful, Safe Countries Where You Can Escape From Crisis
Hardangerfjord in south western Norway in the summer. gettyAre you looking for a “way out”? With everything that’s going on in the world… war in the Middle East… war in Ukraine… seemingly endless political dysfunction in the United States……
AMT Vs CCI: Which REIT Stock Is A Better Buy?
How do American Tower and Crown Castle stack up?gettyAmerican Tower (AMT) and Crown Castle (CCI) are two of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the United States. They not only compete every day in their businesses, they…
IRS Announces New 2024 401(k) Contribution Limits
IRS Announce new higher 401(k) contribution limits for 2024gettyWhile inflation may be stressing workers' budgets, it also brings some good news for those looking to maximize their contributions to retirement accounts. If you are looking to…
Forget National Caregivers Month. Think About What Family Caregivers Need
looking at photo album together on couch in living roomgettyWelcome to November, National Family Caregivers Month, one of those Hallmark Card-like designations that politicians grant when they can’t, or won’t, actually act to help people.…
3 Reasons For Business Owners To Open A Solo 401(k) Before Year End
Is now the time to open a Solo 401(k) to help reduce the taxes on your small business profits?gettyIf you are self-employed or own a business and are annoyed by how much you pay in taxes, you should check out the Solo 401(k). While saving…
Jobs Report Reflects Impact Of UAW Strike And Real Wage Losses
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 15: United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW ... strikes the Big Three automakers on September 15, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. This is the first time in history that the UAW is striking…
The Surprising Way Binary Thinking Can Ruin Your Retirement
One of our biggest challenges is striking the right balance between living a great life today and ... planning for tomorrow.L. HawkRemember old-fashioned teeter-totters? The kind made from a wobbly wooden board? As a child, I’d spread my…
What Is A Transfer On Death Account Beneficiary?
French athlete and former Mountain Bike champion Aurelien Fontenoy makes a bungee jump on his bike ... from the Artuby bridge, the highest bridge in Europe with 182 m of height, near Comps-sur-Artuby on July 24, 2021, southeastern France.…
IRS Announces Retirement Contribution Limits Will Increase In 2024
Retirement savings limits are increasing.gettyThe IRS says that the amount you can sock away for retirement is going up. In 2024, individuals can contribute up to $23,000 to their 401(k) plans in 2024—up from $22,500 for 2023. And those…