Longtime readers of this small web column will remember that I have little patience for people who misuse the phrase “sports car.” For the record, the MGB is a sports car, as is the Boxster; The Mustang isn’t a sports car, the Aventador isn’t a sports car, and chopped-roof minibuses like the Macan and Audi … Read more
You don’t have to be an Audible member to shop for these offerings, but the service does offer several benefits if you join. Amazon has a lot of different services available to users, and while a lot of them fall under the Prime umbrella, not all of them do. For example, Audible is a service … Read more
The fly-on-the-wall documentary We are Newcastle United Viewing on Prime Video every Friday night may be safe and sterile but the real thing is anything but. Newcastle is undressed, uncluttered, and seen to the naked eye, scintillating and brutal, ruthless and uncompromising. In the cameo, Aston Villa reminded everyone that they were still a decent … Read more
Piggy bank with coins and “401K” written in wooden blocks The good news for retirement savers who use 401(k) plans and similar workplace retirement accounts is that an improving stock market is raising account balances. The average 401(k) has increased by an average of $7,250 — a 9.6% gain — since the end of 2022, … Read more
A woman has died after falling off a mountain during a hike in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. According to a press release from the National Park Service accept By CNN, Joy Cho of Simi Valley, California, fell off the west side of Tewenote Mountain before dawn on Friday. Cho, whose age was not … Read more
Ask a counselor: “Did I get scammed?” I’m 66, I contribute $272 a month to an IRA and pay $136 a month in fees. That’s 50% of my contribution I’m 66, still working and have very good health insurance. My company does not have a 401(k). I have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with an … Read more
Helmets have come a long way in a relatively short period of time. If we look at the sport of motocross in the 1980s, it featured racers like Jo Jo Keller who would roll to the starting gate wearing an open-brain bucket—eating perch as if it were America’s favorite pastime. Fortunately, things are a bit … Read more
With 91% of manufacturers planning to raise prices in the second half of 2023, it’s more important than ever to make the most for your money when shopping. This could mean that a lot of people are waiting for Black Friday to make expensive purchases, as well as general seasonal and holiday items. But does … Read more
IIn August 2021, I sat in the quiet waiting room of a Melbourne abortion clinic, my eyes lazily watching the TV as it showed the morning news. A text message from Dominique*, the man I shared my pregnancy with, sat unanswered on my phone screen. He was checking in, and he insisted I let him … Read more
ASK A ADVISOR: I’m a 43-year-old divorced father with $315,000 in IRA, $90,000 in Roth and other accounts. I max out my 401(k) every year. Can I retire at 57? I am 43 years old and a divorced father. I have $315,000 in a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), $90,000 in a Roth IRA, $22,000 … Read more