First Time Home Buyers

The Downside of Delaying RMDs

With the SECURE Act 2.0, Congress is contemplating raising the age for required minimum distributions. However, don’t assume you would benefit from this change if the legislation is passed.

5 Top Dividend Aristocrats to Beef Up Your Portfolio

The 65-member Dividend Aristocrats are among the market’s best sources of reliable, predictable income. But these five stand out as truly elite.

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Brief Boost From CPI Data Fades

A morning jolt from an August cooldown in inflation proved ephemeral Tuesday, with early gains fizzling into widespread declines.

Stock Market Today: Dow Regains Its Footing, Snaps Five-Session Skid

Reasons for optimism on the COVID front helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 out of their recent funks.

What a Beneficiary Controlled Trust Can Do to Protect Your Legacy After You Are Gone

Life is messy sometimes. Divorce, bankruptcies and lawsuits happen, and they can potentially wipe out the inheritance you’ve carefully set aside for your loved ones. But there are many trust options to help keep life from ruining your legacy.

Dying Careers You May Want to Steer Clear Of

It’s tough to change, but your job could depend on it. Be flexible in your career goals – and talk with your kids about their own aspirations, because if you want to be employed for the long haul, you need to think about how industries are changing.