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With Donald Trump set to become the 50th President of the United States, it’s natural to wonder what this new administration could mean for your finances. For most people under 30, a change in leadership might not significantly impact financial planning. In your 20s, you’re often not earning enough or rich enough for a president’s […]

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Every time a political candidate asks if you're better off than four years ago, I can’t help but chuckle. Their implication, regardless of party, is always that you're worse off and that they are the answer to your problems. The Democrat argues that things went downhill under the Republican, and vice versa, and we’re often […]

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The IRS has announced new income limits for its seven tax brackets for 2025, with thresholds increased by about 2.7% to adjust for inflation. This follows a 5.4% increase in 2024 and a historically large 7% bump in 2023 due to inflation. While reaching a top one percent income is becoming more challenging given the […]

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Out of all the things you could donate your hard-earned money to, giving to your child's school might not be at the top of your list. If your children attend a private grade school with sky-high tuition, donating to the school might feel even more unnecessary. With so much poverty, homelessness, broken homes, and people […]

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As an investor, it’s essential to understand that risk assets come with no guaranteed returns. Setting and following a stop loss can help protect your capital, especially if you're an active investor who picks individual stocks. Without stop losses, you could expose yourself to significant losses. Yet, I've come to realize that stop losses aren't […]

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Investing in alternative assets has become an increasingly popular way to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Wine and whiskey, in particular, are gaining traction due to their potential for strong returns, resilience during economic downturns, and rising demand. If Goldman Sachs and Vanguard's predictions are true for an abysmally low stock market return over […]

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Since the bottom of the global financial crisis in July 2009, the S&P 500 has generally experienced a strong bull market. While there were challenging periods in 2018, 1Q 2020, and 2022, stock market investors have largely been well rewarded. However, Goldman Sachs warns that the good times might be coming to an end. Goldman […]

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