Did you know that having too many financial accounts can actually be more counterproductive than being useful? To be sure, while some individuals view having multiple financial accounts as making them better stewards of their finances, the truth is that being overbanked can lead to serious financial problems. And that’s…

Earlier this week the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised its policy rate by a quarter-point and signaled that the central bank was open to pausing rate hikes sooner rather than later. …

Is tax anxiety causing you to wait until the last minute to file your tax returns? If so, then you’re in good company. According to one survey, over thirty percent of respondents said they waited until the tax filing deadline to prepare their returns last year. Now, if you’re one…

If you’ve been hoping for interest rates to fall this year, I’ve got some bad news for you: borrowing costs will likely only go higher from here. At least, that’s what we’ve been hearing from various Fed officials over the past couple of weeks. More specifically, these individuals have been…

The old adage, “it’s not about how much you make, but how much you keep…” is often applied to the concept of spending and saving prudently. But, what if spending wisely and prudently managing your savings was just a part of securing your path to financial independence? Make no mistake…

Have you ever made an impulsive big-ticket purchase that you later regretted? Or, maybe you have found yourself making choices with your money that seem out of alignment with your overall life or financial goals? If so, then you’re likely familiar with the effects of your money script. So, what…

Most individuals can’t stand preparing their taxes. It’s often a complex, confusing process that leaves many fearing the dreaded audit from the IRS. And according to the latest data from the IRS, 1.8% …

To say that 2022 was a disappointing year for investors is an understatement. US stocks gave up more gains to close the year than they have since the height of the Global Financial Crisis. And even bonds, which tend to move higher when stocks fall, saw their worst declines in…

By some measures, Fed Chair Jerome Powell derailed the fledgling bull market rally in U.S. and global risk assets last Friday. In eight short minutes, the central bank governor drove home the point that the Federal Reserve would do everything within its power to halt inflation, including bringing economic “pain”…