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Saving for Kids or Grandkids: 529, UTMA, Parent-Owned Account, or Trump Account?
Helping a child or grandchild financially is one of those goals that sounds simple at first. “Let’s put some money away for them.” Great idea. Then comes the real question:…
Read MoreSpaceX Goes Public: Innovation, Opportunity, and a Little Gravity
Every so often, a company reaches the public markets that feels less like a stock and more like a chapter in American innovation. SpaceX is one of those moments. Founded…
Read MoreWhat Happened to Spirit Airlines — and Why Travelers Should Care
By Alex & Austin For many travelers, Spirit Airlines was the difference between taking the trip and staying home. They were never trying to be fancy. It was not built…
Read MoreWhat Is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Does It Matter to Americans?
You have probably heard “Strait of Hormuz” on the news and thought, Well… that sounds important, but not really known why. It is one of those things many of us…
Read MoreThere’s Still Time: Why March Is a Great Time to Revisit Your 2025 IRA Contribution
If you have not made your 2025 IRA or Roth IRA contribution yet, you are not behind. In fact, March is often the perfect time to revisit it. For most…
Read MoreWhy Your Account Balance Isn’t the Most Important Retirement Number
When people think about retirement, they usually focus on one big number: How much money do I have saved? It makes sense—but it’s not the full picture. Here’s the truth:…
Read MoreAI and Your Retirement
If “AI” is starting to feel like the word of the year, you’re not alone. And if your first reaction is, “This seems like it could go sideways,” you’re not…
Read MoreYear-End Financial Checklist: Three Smart Moves Before December 31
Year-End Financial Checklist: Three Smart Moves Before December 31 The end of the year is a natural checkpoint for elements of your financial plan. You don’t need a full overhaul…
Read More2026 Social Security Updates: What’s Changing—and How to Use It
2026 Social Security Updates: What’s Changing—and How to Use It Social Security is getting its routine tune-up for 2026, with several key rules and provisions being updated. First, benefits…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown: What It Means For Your Retirement
Government shutdown: What it means for your retirement With government shutdowns becoming more frequent and lasting longer — from one day in the 1980s to 35 days in 2018–2019 —…
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