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After many months of punditry and prognostication regarding the potential for the Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate in 2024, the agency finally did so at its September 17-18 meeting. The Fed lowered the target for the rate by 0.50%, or 50 basis points, to a range of 4.75% to 5.0%. This amount Read more

Here’s a sobering, inescapable truth: we’re all going to die. It’s a fact that nobody likes to think about for long, but our inevitable demise is a fact of life and keeping it in mind is a necessary part of financial planning. You shouldn’t let the grimness of the Grim Reaper’s inevitable arrival keep you Read more

After a loved one passes away, it may fall to you to find and collect their assets. Not just those in obvious places, such as bank accounts, insurance policies, and property (i.e., cars and houses). In addition to selling the property, it’s a good idea to search it thoroughly first for any valuables hidden by Read more