Choose: Money or Life?
Imagine you are walking down a street. A stranger approaches. “Would you answer a question,”
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.
Examining the Tax Deferral Gift Horse
Are tax-deferred retirement plans worthwhile? I apologize for asking such a rude question. But it’s
Meditation at Chick-fil-A
I can explain. This is a free country. You can meditate anywhere. Just to prove
Living on Social Security in Texas
Is it possible to live on Social Security benefits and nothing else? Can you do
The Next Top 1 Percent
Allow me to introduce the next group of people who will be top 1 percenters.
A Tax Idea for Our Shared Future
President Biden was quick on the draw. As quickly as the Republican bill to abolish
The Pudding Report, 2022
OK, solvent retirement living fans, it’s time for the annual proof of the pudding test
Talking (Really) Personal Finance
Here’s a link to an interview I did with economist Larry Kotlikoff for his podcast.
Fearless Forecasts: The Year of the Silent Senior
Here’s something everyone can agree on: 2022 was a bum year. Let’s hope we can
The High Cost of Immortality
How do you go about giving away hundreds of millions? That’s a serious question. It’s
Making Good Use of the Consumer Price Index
Can the consumer price index be anything but scary? I