How We Lose in the Mutual Fund Casino
Las Vegas is profitable because most gamblers know little or nothing about the game they
Better Spending
Variable Annuity Watch, 2012
The big claim for variable annuities has always been that they allow investors to invest
Required Minimum Distributions: Not Such a Bad Thing After All
It isn’t wise to complain about some things too loudly. Yes, I’m talking about the
How Many Should Pay Income Taxes?
Should more people pay income taxes? It is widely agreed that the top 1 percent
Fearless Forecasts for 2013
Spending money gets easier by the minute. Today, thanks to automatic bill pay and other
Beyond Envy: Wealth Addiction Revisited
“Money is America’s most powerful drug. Here’s how it weakens us and how we can
Playing Roulette with Long-Term Care
Is this the winter of long-term care insurance? It sure is quiet. In most years
Life, Death and How Long Your Money Will Last
When I talk to large groups I like to ask a peculiar question: If you
Will the Real Federal Deficit Please Stand Up?
“When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” *** The latest estimate of the
The New Wealth Scoreboard
OK, alpha dogs, want to know where you stand in the wealth heap? Welcome to
Honey, I Hocked the Car!
I have a confession to make. I hocked my car. Yes, your stalwart, ever prudent,