First Time Home Buyers

Are You Going to Run Out of Money in Retirement?

A portfolio stress test can help give you some peace of mind about that … but if you’re not careful, it could give you a false sense of security. To get results you can trust, make sure the parameters you’re using are realistic.

Stock Market Today: Tech Roller Coaster Leaves Investors Thrilled

Stocks, especially tech, appeared poised for yet another bloodletting on Friday despite a stellar February jobs report. Then came the turn.

Vote to Reinsert $15 Minimum Wage in Stimulus Bill Fails

Led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, the effort to get the $15 minimum wage provisions back into President Biden’s COVID-Relief package falls short in the Senate.

Senate Passes $3,000 Child Tax Credit for 2021

The provision would temporarily increase the child tax credit to $3,000 or $3,600 per child for most families and have 50% of it paid in advance by the IRS.

Senate Passes Bill with More “Targeted” Stimulus Payments

The Senate finally passes the $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill. But fewer people will get a third stimulus check under the Senate version than under the House-passed version.

Do You Qualify for Treasury Down Payment Assistance?

A home of your own could be within your reach.

The Cost of Retirement Has Tripled! But a New Way of Planning Can Help

With today’s low interest rates and pay dividends, the old way of saving for your retirement and living off your dividends and income to preserve your principal for a legacy doesn’t work like it used to. But don’t panic. Consider this new Legacy Income Planning method instead.