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Inheriting a Joint Account at Charles Schwab
Before you say, “Oh, that doesn’t sound too hard,” you simply haven’t thought of the complexity.
#TBT How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
A short quote from this 2004 inspiration, “Time is so much more than money. If you have time, you can acquire more money. But money can’t buy you more time. Time is a great equalizer. You can’t go into time debt. Every day the rich and the poor alike are given twenty-four hours to spend.”
Set-Up Your New Social Security Login
Once you set up your new login, the next time you return to Social Security, you can login using the “Sign in with LOGIN.GOV” button instead and your new credentials.
#TBT How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
This 2015 article reminds us of the benefits of umbrella insurance. We recommend $2 to $5 million of umbrella coverage for typical families with assets over $300,000.
Three Ways to Find Full Account Numbers on Schwab.com
Furthermore, it is difficult for clients to locate the full account number through simple clicking around the online portal. Instead, you have to know where to look.
#TBT How Does The Fed Control Interest Rates In A Free Market?
This 2014 article is a good reminder of how interest rates work in our country.
Implement a Savings Waterfall for 2024
With a savings waterfall, you immediately know which buckets to fill when there is excess and which should remain dry if there isn’t enough for all your goals.
How to Calculate Your Own Safe Spending Rate
We have attempted in this article to provide generic guidance on the topic of calculating your own safe spending rate.
The Benefits of Roth Conversions (The Series)
Sometimes the costs are actually benefits when it comes to Roth conversions.
Prior Year SEP IRA Contributions
You have until April 15 (or October 15 with an extension) of the next year to finish up your prior year SEP IRA funding.
#TBT How a Stability Allocation Helps And What To Do If You Forgot One
While the appreciation allocation helps you achieve your financial goals, introducing a stability allocation into your portfolio can prevent your portfolio from running out of money.
Freedom Investing in Review (June 2024)
This quarter, we saw that in 1-year returns using the dynamic tilt and ending June 30, 2024, Developed Freedom Investing had a -0.14% disadvantage, Emerging Market Freedom Investing had a -0.02% disadvantage, and Overall Freedom Investing had a +0.36% advantage.
#TBT Stop Telling Yourself These Three Financial Lies
Here are three lies you must stop telling yourself in order to build a solid financial foundation.
What is a Trusted Contact at Schwab?
While it is possible a trusted contact may provide you with some protection, it cannot replace a durable power of attorney.
#TBT A Review of Finances at Age 60
If you are close to either side of 60, this 2020 article will outline the ideal scenario to help you make your own financial assessment.