With the combination of high mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and scarce inventory, housing market conditions are more challenging than they have been in a long time.
That’s why we wrote this blog to understand the motivations of both buyers and sellers in the current market, in the form of a dialogue.
Year after year, most people ‘leave money on the table’ by neglecting small actions they can take to reduce their tax bill. This happens in spite of the fact that most actions require very little effort, and people hate paying taxes. That’s why we created the ‘Tax Cut Challenge’. Keep reading for 7 easily implemented actions you can take to reduce your tax bill for 2023.
In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deep into the intricacies of the VMWare-Broadcom acquisition, and what it means for your employee stock options and RSUs. We’ll provide you with the knowledge and strategies you need to navigate this complex process confidently, while avoiding costly mistakes and missed opportunities.
With interest rates at high levels some people think “Cash is King”. Is it? Recently, I spoke to Rachel Christian from Penny Hoarder on how people are putting money in places that have been safely ignored for the last decade (or even several). I’ve included my full insights in the blog below, including what you can do to keep this going, or even benefit when interest rates begin to fall.
Real estate decisions can be a polarizing topic for many families, not just because it is often the largest financial asset they own, but also due to differing opinions on whether it should be considered an investment or a living expense. Recently, I shared my insights with Nathan Place from Financial Planning magazine, and in this article I’ve included my complete thoughts.
With tax season in the rear view mirror, most people want to move on from taxes. Taxes are upsetting, but running away won’t make your (financial) life any better. Recently, I shared some key tips with Jo Constanz from Bloomberg on key tax tips for 2023. For my full insights, and a link to the Bloomberg article, read this blog.
People often want to know the exact amount of money they should save, invest, or spend towards a specific financial goal, but getting an accurate answer requires considering all aspects your financial situation, as well as where you live. Keep reading for our full insights, and a link to our coverage on the topic at GoBankingRates.
As high school students and their parents finalize college plans, some families are turning their attention to a bold financial move to avoid high-cost college housing. What’s that? Buying a rental property for their child (and their friends) to live in. Several months ago I spoke to Ingrid Case at Money magazine, and in this blog I’ve included my full insights on the topic.
With high, persistent levels of inflation it’s no surprise that interest rates have been rising for some time now. But what remains to be seen is “how high?” and “how long does this last? Several months ago, I shared my insights on homebuying dynamics with Brian O’Connell from The Street, and in this blog, I’ve included my full thoughts on the topic.
As college acceptances roll in, parents with children of all ages continue to consider ways they can help their children financially now, and in the future. And because many people are having children later in life than their parents might have, the competing interests of saving for college and retirement tend to be more pronounced. Here’s how to find balance between these two competing financial goals.
2023 is off to an odd start with huge job losses in high-growth industries like tech, yet earlier this week unemployment hit a 53-year low. Clearly, various parts of the economy are affected in very different ways. In the fall, I spoke with Panos Mourdoukoutas from International Business Times on rising interest rates and inflation, and I’ve included my full thoughts along with an update here.
When you’re trying to start investing, or invest more than you have before, two of the big questions that people face are: “How do I get started?”, and “How much should I invest?” Recently I interacted with Ivana Pino from Fortune, and in this blog update I’ve included my full thoughts on this topic.
High inflation has caused interest rates to rise quicker than we’ve seen in the United States in more than 40 years. Why? As previously discussed, inflation is a dynamic and impactful symptom of an overheated economy. As everyone tries to keep up with inflation, it tends to become self-sustaining until, like a fire, it is smothered and stopped. It goes without saying that inflation can directly impact the housing market. Here’s what this means if you plan to buy or sell a home, or recently completed a transaction.
With recession looming ominously on the horizon, how worried should you be about your financial world? Is it time to build a “fortress” around your hard-earned savings and investments? Regardless of whether a recession materializes, here are several tips to consider as you decide upon steps to fortify your personal finances.
It’s no mystery that stocks have run into turbulence in early 2022, but have you noticed that on some days when unexpectedly positive economic data was released that the stock market was down? That’s because good news means that it’s time for stimulus to end. Keep reading to learn what this means for stocks.