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Talking About Money with Your Kids
When is the best time to start talking with your kids about money? At an early age, of course. But if you haven’t gotten around to it yet, here are some ideas on how to get started. Continue Reading Talking About Money with Your Kids
Is a Health Savings Account Right for You?
A Health Savings Account, or HSA, is one of very few financial vehicles considered “triple tax advantaged.” You can get a deduction going in, the money grows tax-free, and the money also comes out tax-free. But they’re not for everybody as there are some major caveats. Continue Reading Is a Health Savings Account Right for You?
What is the “Time Value of Money?”
The time value of money is one of the most important financial concepts there is to understand. It comes into play in almost every financial decision. You don’t need to understand the arithmetic, but you should have some sense of where and how the math applies. Doing so may be able to improve the quality of your financial life. Continue Reading What is the “Time Value of Money?”
Security Mutual Life Announces Details for the 25th Annual Jim “Mudcat” Grant Legacy All-Star Golf Tournament
Over 20 all-stars and other celebrities are ready to tee up to support local charities at the 25th annual Jim “Mudcat” Grant Legacy All-Star Golf Tournament taking place Thursday, September 3, 2026, at The Links at Hiawatha Landing. Continue Reading Security Mutual Life Announces Details for the 25th Annual Jim “Mudcat” Grant Legacy All-Star Golf Tournament
The Strange Case of Rob, Michele and Nick Reiner
It came as a shock when Rob and Michele Reiner were murdered late last year. Now, their son Nick, accused of the murders, is trying to fund his defense using money in a trust fund provided by his parents. Continue Reading The Strange Case of Rob, Michele and Nick Reiner
When Unmarried Couples Split Up
What happens when unmarried couples split up? Sometimes it can be even more complicated and unpleasant than a divorce. As with many things, it’s probably better to prepare in advance. Continue Reading When Unmarried Couples Split Up
Social Security Is in Bad Shape. Does It Still Make Sense to Wait?
The new Social Security Trustees Report is out, and as usual, the news is not good. If the two Trust Funds were combined, they are projected to be insolvent in the third quarter of 2034. Is that enough of a reason to consider collecting earlier? Continue Reading Social Security Is in Bad Shape. Does It Still Make Sense to Wait?
Is It Possible to Spend Too Little in Retirement?
It has been well documented that the biggest fear people have in retirement is running out of money. Incredibly, according to a 2024 survey done by Allianz Life, 63 percent of Americans are more fearful about running out of money than they are about dying. But is it possible to overdo it? Continue Reading Is It Possible to Spend Too Little in Retirement?