Planning

SSA announced a 3.6% COLA for 2027 — the biggest since 2023. The average retired worker gains about $75 a month, but the projected Part B increase takes $6.60 of it. Our calculator runs your own gross and net raise, with every figure sourced.

College tuition prices are insane. If you haven't started saving for your children's college experience then get ready for sticker shock. My situation is even...

College prices are insane. This chart says it all: There are a few theories on why are college tuition prices growing nearly four times the general inflation...

This is part 4 of a series on Building a Financial Plan. This posts covers portfolio asset class allocation, retirement savings, and college savings. Part 1...

This is part 3 of a series on Building a Financial Plan. We'll continue to explore a few more areas I've included in my financial plan: Part 1 Goals and...

This is part 2 of a series on Building a Financial Plan. This posts covers reducing expenses and increasing income as part of a financial plan. Part 1 Goals and...

About ten years ago I decided it was time to put together a financial plan document. With several kids now in the picture, I had this nagging feeling that thirty...