More Social Security, Not Less?
Here’s a novel idea: How about more Social Security, not less? The notion came to
Taxes
Social Security: It’s Still in the Woods
The Social Security Trustees released their new report last Wednesday. Hours later, Huffington Post writer
The High Cost of Low Returns and Yields
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. No one knew it at the time, but
It’s Time to Repeal the Senior Citizen Surtax
Tax reform is in the air-- again. This means we will be subject to the
Introducing The Disgruntled Retiree Index
Allow me to introduce a new economic indicator. It doesn’t come from a government agency.
Fearless Forecasts, 2015
Yes, folks, it’s Captain Egregious, ready to step confidently into the future because I already
How To Overcome Fear of Required Distributions
Things change. Ten years ago the most common reader question about IRA accounts was this.
When Fees Cost More Than Taxes
If the federal income tax did not exist, the insurance industry would beg to bring
Going Down the Intermediary Drain
Do you suffer from Intermediary Drain? Yes, it’s an embarrassing question. It’s something most
Hedge Funds: Big On Buns, Short On Beef
“Secretariat couldn’t win the Kentucky Derby with Shaquille O’Neal on his back.” That’s how John
Meditation on McDonald’s, Once More
What a disappointment! I went to McDonald’s prepared to see a happy place. I was ready