The rising cost of homeowner’s insurance is somewhat out of our control, as it reflects the rising cost of claims (and future risk of claims) caused by extreme weather. But in most states, insurers can use something that is in…
After years of carefully saving for and planning your retirement, I have to tell you there is a new responsibility you must take on: protecting yourself from being scammed. However, if you do find yourself the victim of a financial…
A recent national survey reported that just 1 in 3 Americans had no stress last year about being able to pay medical bills. That means 7 in 10 Americans had some stress. I think it’s fair to say that worrying…
If you feel financially stressed, you’re not alone. More than 7 in 10 people surveyed in 2025 by the Employee Benefit Research Institute said thinking about their financial future was stressing them out. And there was the same amount of…
One of the hardest truths about investing is that our biggest challenge is often combating our own emotions. We tend to get overly nervous when markets fall and too giddy when things are going great, which can push us to…
You know my rule is to always hope for the best and plan for the worst. When it comes to your health, I think many of you may not be carefully planning for a year (or more) where you have…
