


College planning after The One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act clearly had an impact on many areas of financial planning, most notably retirement. There is another important area of planning that is affected by it as well: college planning. These changes can affect current and future borrowers as...
Is your money sleeping on the job?
In today’s financial landscape, one of the most overlooked opportunities is the money sitting quietly in your checking account — or even in low-yield savings — earning next to nothing. While having cash on hand for emergencies is essential, leaving too much idle can...
Ten percent penalty and exceptions
One thing I frequently hear investors get confused about is the 10% penalty on premature distributions from retirement accounts, and when they do and do not apply. If those under age 59 ½ make a mistake as it relates to premature withdrawals, it can result in...