Retirement is a significant part of our lives. It is a milestone that we should undoubtedly be looking forward to experiencing. However, it’s also a topic that we have been told for decades is complex and so intricate that it should be “left up to the professionals.” This has led millions of Americans to altogether … Read more

Having endured another rough year, it seemed like we, as Americans, were anticipating the upcoming holidays a bit more than usual. Unfortunately, yet another significant issue has surfaced for our nation as our government is on the brink of a shutdown. If action is not taken, the United States federal government will be unable to … Read more

The current administration has pledged not to raise any form of tax on anyone making less than $400,000 per year. But the economic proposal made by President Biden to fund his $3.5 trillion spending package underlines tax increases and fees that would hit Americans well below the top 1.8% of income earners. They’ve been vocal … Read more

Access to information has never been easier than it is today. However, it comes at a cost. A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MeriTalk showed that 64% of Americans believe that their social media activity is not very or not at all secure. Almost as many Americans … Read more

The world is nowhere near the end of the Covid pandemic and the question most of us are asking is, what will the next year bring? Then comes the question about the state of our economy. America’s prices are continuing to rise and consumers are feeling pressure in their spending on everyday goods and services. … Read more

With inflation rising at an unprecedented rate and another year of no less uncertainty than the last, the debate of Gold vs. Bitcoin continues to be a central point in many conversations. We are all for new innovation and believe in the power of autonomy. There are many reasons why we choose gold over Bitcoin. … Read more

Some billionaire investors are seeing warning signs ahead. Spoiler alert: the potential threat of rising inflation and a declining dollar is not news, but the good thing is that there are ways to take advantage of the situation and protect yourself. Recently, two hyper-successful billionaires went public with their stance on the status of our … Read more

Last week, we reported recent news that our nation’s Social Security trust fund is set to run out of money by 2035. Just a few short days later, the Social Security Administration is reporting the trust fund will run out of money a year sooner. We’ve been told all of our lives to save money, … Read more

The confidence that Americans have in our nation is slipping by the day. This may not come as a surprise when you take into consideration factors such as the government’s spending spree and what seems to be the never-ending passing of trillion-dollar(s) bills, the rampant inflation eroding the value of the dollar, and the recent … Read more

Retirement is a time to enjoy all the things you never could before. If you’re like many retirees, it’s likely you have saved for decades in order to relish in a financially secure retirement. One of the most important retirement savings vehicles available for Americans as we all know and come to expect when we … Read more

What’s happening in Afghanistan right now has placed a significant financial burden on US taxpayers. Just short of 20 years, America’s longest war has taken over 2,400 service member’s lives. Not including the lives of aid workers, journalists, US contractors and more, the total amount of lives lost reach over 100,000. The US has spent … Read more

In the last century alone, we’ve experienced a handful of “black swan” events. So what is it exactly? Throughout history, we can look back at the dot-com bubble boom and bust, the Great Recession, the 9/11 terror attacks, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic. A black swan event refers to an unpredictable situation that comes … Read more