Front Door and Back Door Tax Increases
As emails go, it was unusual. It was from a Republican candidate for the U.S.
Scott Burns
Scott Burns is the creator of Couch Potato investing and a personal finance columnist with decades of experience. If you can fog a mirror and divide by the number "2" or make a margarita, he'll show you how to get better investment results--- and a better retirement--- with little or no effort.
Living with Hauser’s Law
Today’s rude question: Is it possible that all the discussion of taxes in Washington is
How to Save in the No-Yield Economy
Should we change how we use our money? The question came to mind recently as
Is It Time to Eat the Rich?
Should we eat the rich? The idea came to mind as I read the Forbes
The Amazing Half-Full Glass
OK, I’ll admit it. I’ve been practicing saying that I am 70 years old for
The Wealthy Vampire
There is something troubling at Barnes and Noble. The store offers plenty of books on
Take Your Pick: Low Cost or High Match?
Today’s pop quiz: Which would you rather have? A 401(k) plan with a big employer
Refinancing Is the New Equity
When it comes to debt, there are three kinds of people in America. The debt-free.
Variable Annuity Watch: They Lose, Again
The best way to make it big in a variable annuity over the last ten
The Joy of Portfolio Cooking
It has never been easier or cheaper to build a well-diversified portfolio. And you can
Future Medicare: Cheap, But Not Available
If the reports from the Trustees for Social Security and Medicare are accurate, our collective