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The rich only got richer during the pandemic, according to a new report — in fact, the five wealthiest people in the world saw their net…

According to a study by the Pew Research Center, about 27 percent of American seniors live solo. They can include your aging parent or other loved…

Credit-card holders with whiplash from two years of fast-climbing interest rates and fast-growing balances just got a little bit of good news. The average interest rate…

In late January, I talked with Bill, a client whose job, along with his healthcare insurance, was eliminated and he needs Medicare by March 1. My…

The bottles Kilinga Bacanora, $56.99-$73.99The back story It’s no secret that Americans love their tequila and mezcal. Annual sales of the Mexican-made spirits, derived from the…

Start Early and Get to Know the Social Security Program I have been advising people for years now on the various ideas they have when it…

We need to relocate from Seattle for a variety of reasons — work, disliking our neighborhood, desire for better weather, need better schools — and will…

What Is a Will Contract? What is a “will contract,” and why might you care? A will contract is an agreement you might make with another…

When can I file my income taxes for 2024? While we’re at it, what are the income tax brackets this year?What’s the child tax credit for…

A special SECURE 2.0 Act bonus kicked in as of the new year. It’s something all parents need to be aware of. For the first time…