In the world of personal finance, a frustrating reality is that uncertainty is always a factor. But it’s not the only factor. Certain things are somewhat more predictable. Among them is the connection between interest rates and virtually every other aspect of the economy. Below is a look at some of [...]
Ominous predictions
In a note to clients this week, Deutsche Bank analysts wrote that they expect a “major recession.” Are you wondering what to make of ominous predictions like this? Below are some suggestions. First, don’t panic. Yes, Deutsche Bank is a big institution. But it's worth noting that this week two [...]
T is for drama
When it comes to estate planning, folks with taxable estates—that is, with assets in excess of $12 million—tend to fall into one of two camps. The first recognize that their estates will have to hand the IRS 40 cents out of every dollar above that $12 million threshold. They also know that this [...]
It depends
Many financial questions have clear answers. Does it make sense to engage in day trading? Probably not. Should you invest everything in bitcoin? I wouldn’t recommend it. Is it smart to carry big credit card balances? It’s hard to think of a reason why. Many other financial questions, though, [...]
Five numbers to beware of
Last week, I described investing as a task that can be maddening. It’s not just investing, though. Many other questions in personal finance can also drive us crazy. Why is that? One reason is that often the stakes are high. Mistakes can be costly. A second reason is that all data, by definition, [...]
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