Oct 13, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP3 Reasons Social Security Fears Are OverblownWorried that Social Security is a ticking time bomb? Relax. Here's why it will be around for you, even if you're decades away from retirement.
Oct 13, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP4 Reasons Warren Buffett Can't Stomach BitcoinWarren Buffett hates everything about the cryptocurrency -- and his distaste tells you a lot about his investment philosophy.
Oct 11, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP4 Huge Mistakes Investors Make During Election YearsThe outcome of the presidential election matters -- but probably not a whole lot to your investments.
Oct 10, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPHere's Exactly When to Apply for Social Security if You Want Benefits for Your 62nd BirthdayEven if you apply as early as possible, don't expect your first payment to arrive the day you turn 62.
Oct 9, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP5 Rules for Claiming Social Security on Your Ex-Spouse After DivorceCould you get more Social Security by using the work record of your ex-spouse? Here are the rules on Social Security and divorce.
Oct 9, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPWhat the Stock Market Did Last Time There Was a Contested ElectionHere's what happened to stocks during the 36 days when no one knew whether George Bush or Al Gore would be the next leader of the free world.
Oct 6, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP5 Reasons to Ditch Mutual Funds and Buy ETFs InsteadMutual funds and ETFs both offer instant diversification, but ETFs are the winning choice for several reasons.
Oct 2, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPHere's How Much to Invest Each Month if You Want $100K by Age 30Getting to six figures before your 30th birthday isn't impossible. Here's what you need to do to get there.
Sep 30, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPIs This Suze Orman's Most Dangerous Retirement Planning Advice?The math behind Suze Orman's retirement advice is solid but ignores the uncomfortable realities that many seniors face.
Sep 30, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP3 Times Lump-Sum Investing Beats Dollar-Cost AveragingSometimes it pays to go against the common wisdom and invest a big sum all at once.
Sep 29, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPThese Are the Only 2 Ways to Reverse Taking Social Security Too EarlyYou can temporarily stop your benefits and receive higher payments later, but not everyone will qualify.
Sep 29, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP3 Ways to Take Money From Your Roth IRA in an EmergencyWhen you've exhausted your cash savings, you may need to turn to your Roth IRA in a crisis. Here's how to do it with minimal damage.
Sep 22, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPThis Defensive Move Can Protect You From Another Stock Market CrashIf you got your risk tolerance wrong, taking action while the stock market is up will help you avoid panic later.
Sep 18, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPStart Investing or Pay Off Debt? 5 Times Debt Can WaitDebt costs you money, but you also pay a high price when you delay investing.
Sep 15, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFP4 Things Dave Ramsey Gets Wrong About InvestingDave Ramsey says you should pay front-end loads and expect 12% returns. Here's why that's terrible advice.
Sep 10, 2020 by Robin Hartill, CFPInvesting in Gold vs. Silver: 3 Key Differences to KnowBoth gold and silver appeal to investors in a bear market, but the two precious metals are not created equal.
