Author: Dan Brown
Eva is finally closing in on her financial independence goals, but she’s grappling with how to make a smooth transition from accumulation to decumulation. What should she consider? John has noticed a game-changing omission from recent discussions about traditional versus Roth IRAs. Is this as big of a deal as he thinks it is? An anonymous caller is excited to convert his primary residence into a rental property. But he’ll only make a profit if he first sells some equities to pay down the mortgage. Is this a good idea? Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these questions…
ASML (ASML -6.96%) stock saw a big valuation pullback in Wednesday’s trading. The company’s share price fell 7% in the day’s trading, and had been down as much as 8.6% earlier in the session. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -2.24%) fell 2.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -3.07%) fell 3.1%. ASML reported its first-quarter results before the market opened this morning and posted earnings that actually came in far better than the market’s expectations. Unfortunately, the Q1 report arrived with new restrictions preventing the export of chips to China, another big tariff hike on the country, and comments that suggest…
Yesterday, the White House rolled out the biggest tariffs in a century, sending markets into their worst decline since the pandemic. While headlines focus on supply chains and inflation, there are important economic stories you’re not hearing about. During the first half of this month’s First Friday episode, we dig into what nobody’s talking about. And in the second half, we grapple with the headlines. Student loan rules just changed again. The government added new limits to Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Right now, 9.2 million people — one in five borrowers — can’t keep up with payments. Many folks don’t…
A recession is coming, and it might be worse than most people expect. That’s the sobering assessment from Bob Elliott, former Head of Ray Dalio’s Investment Team at Bridgewater Associates, when he joins us on the podcast. Bob explains that several economic factors are converging to create challenging conditions. The combination of current trade policies, persistent inflation issues, and a Federal Reserve that’s constrained in its response is creating significant economic headwinds. Tariffs play a central role in this economic outlook. While their inflationary impact remains debatable, their growth-negative effects are more certain. When imported goods become more expensive, consumers…
Today, the Get Rich Slowly summer of books concludes with an excerpt from Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away from Julien and Kiersten Saunders. Julien and Kiersten are the power couple behind the rich & Regular blog and YouTube channel. The following excerpt from Cashing Out (published by Portfolio/Penguin) is used with permission. Copyright © 2022 by Rich & Regular LLC. This passage has been edited to be more readable on the web. Dr. Sue Johnson is a clinical psychologist who specializes in emotionally focused therapy. She says that when couples fight (regardless of the topic), they’re…
Tax day is approaching, and if you’re like most people, you might be overlooking deductions that could save you money. In our latest podcast episode, tax strategist Natalie Kolodij joins us to reveal common tax misconceptions and share strategies that could potentially lower your tax bill. “The tax code is 70,000 pages,” Natalie explains. “There’s so much. So I really like to have people focus on a handful of things to be mindful of.” For W-2 employees who often have fewer tax advantages, Natalie highlights several overlooked deductions. If you live in a state without income tax (like Florida or…
Becky and her husband are about to semi-retire. But the four percent retirement withdrawal rule doesn’t make sense for them. Are there other financial frameworks they should explore? Kris is excited about a potential boost in local real estate values when the World Cup comes to town. Will this have any significant impacts on his property? Peyton’s parents are pressuring her to buy a house, but she’s worried this will cripple her early retirement goals. Is she right to be concerned? Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these questions in today’s episode. Enjoy! P.S. Got a question? Leave…
Explore the exciting world of Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!*Stock prices used were the prices of March 12, 2025. The video was published on April 16, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Should you invest $1,000 in Serve Robotics right now? Before you buy stock in Serve Robotics, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor…
Vacations are supposed to be an escape from the daily grind and all of your worries. But what happens when life’s troubles decide to tag along for the ride? Here are six types of travel insurance that will protect your vacation and save you money. 6 Types Of Travel Insurance That Will Save You Money Travel insurance can come in many forms, some of which you may not be thinking of. You can buy a travel insurance policy to cover a specific risk or vacation, or you can cover all of your trips for a period of time. Travel insurance…
The start of anything is an exciting place to be. Whether it’s a fresh new year, a new city, or starting any new chapter of your life, it can be refreshing to turn the page. No matter how far along or fresh your journey to FI may feel, there are plenty of money hacks to help you supercharge your progress, grow your savings rate, and be happier with your optimizations along the way. While any and all financial goals you set for yourself will be impactful, here are a few money hacks to help you get started off right so…