Most people know they are worth more dead than alive. But many — including those who survive them — don’t know how much more. Or where the treasure (if any) is buried. And how you…
September 30, 2020
Many, if not most people, are familiar with the phrase “shouting fire in a crowded theater” — even if they might have trouble recalling who first said it (Justice Oliver Wendell Holms in a 1919…
September 23, 2020
Some savvy investors say the President has a major impact on the economy and the stock market. Others say events — not whoever is elected POTUS in November — will determine whether your Thrift Savings…
September 16, 2020
Kathryn Troutman is a job-hunter/promotion finder coach and author of more than 30 books on getting a job or promotion. And she is the founder of The Resume Place. Kathryn talks about navigating your way…
August 26, 2020
A lot of things could have happened this year that are off your radar because you are still adjusting to the many changes the pandemic has brought to our everyday lives. So we’ve called on…
August 19, 2020
Six months into an historically-lethal pandemic that potentially threatens everybody on the planet is probably a pretty good time to update or begin your personal financial checklist —In case you unexpectedly check out. Many people,…
August 12, 2020
After the long-anticipated crash of the record 11-year bull market, a lot of 401(k) investors worried about the hit their stock-fund investments had taken. Others who learned their lessons from the Great Recession of 2008-2009…
July 22, 2020
Back in the day, before you-know-what, there were best days to retire scattered throughout the years. There are times in December and January when you can get higher payments for your unused annual leave, and…
July 8, 2020
The problem with estate plans is that two of every three people who need one and should have one don’t. It’s a grim but timely reminder during a worldwide pandemic that seems, in a lot…
July 1, 2020
Today’s guest on our Your Turn radio show is Frank Takacs of Brother International. He works with federal agencies on the unique challenges teleworking brings to their operations and IT. Many experts say Uncle Sam,…
June 24, 2020
Many people investing for retirement know that it is risky, dangerous and stupid to try to time the market. To guess when stocks are high and sell them then guess again when they are at…
June 17, 2020
Some retirees, maybe a lot of them, may decide either they are wanted and needed back in the workforce. Both to do good and make more money For many feds, whether long-time or relatively new,…
June 12, 2020
Some retirees, maybe a lot of them, may decide either they are wanted and needed back in the workforce. Both to do good and make more money For many feds, whether long-time or relatively new,…
June 10, 2020
A high percentage of the federal workforce is literally risking disease or death daily, as part of their jobs. Every day, 24/7. They are heroes who’ve always been there, but whom many of us are…
June 3, 2020
