Based on this insightful thread from Brennan Schlagbaum (@Budgetdog_), a CPA and father emphasizing proactive planning to avoid government interference, …
A Practical Reason to Oppose Wealth Taxation
by Dan Mitchell As an economist, I strongly oppose the wealth tax (as well as other forms of double taxation) because it’s foolish to …
Massive Inflation May Be Coming, Because the US Government Has Cornered Itself into a Fiscal End Game
By Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan, FEE Years of deficit spending has made monetary policy a slave to fiscal …
Taxes Will Be a Royal Pain for Meghan and Harry
I’m part of the small minority that thinks the big news from the United Kingdom is that “Brexit” will finally …
New York vs. Florida, Round #3
I looked last year at how Florida was out-competing New York in the battle to attract successful taxpayers, and then followed up …
Six reasons why the Capital Gains Tax should be abolished
President Kennedy’s tax rate reductions were a big success. Sadly, very few modern Democrats share JFK’s zeal for pro-growth tax policy. …
Will I have enough to retire? Five mistakes that are slamming your retirement savings.
One of the hardest financial questions you will ever face is figuring out how much money you will need in …
10 Most Common Asset Protection Blunders
By Rick Durfee #1 — Driving with your eyes shut –Be Aware of dangers –Open your eyes. –Eyes closed makes …
John Oliver hammers the retirement industry for ripping off seniors
John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” slays the retirement industry in this fact-filled video from his recent show. …
Why no economic growth will kill the U.S. And why you must prepare.
First quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is in, and well, the U.S. economy still stinks, growing at a paltry, inflation-adjusted rate …
Protect your assets from hostile claims
Basic steps to keep your assets when claims are made against you. Modern day asset-threatening scenarios are far ranging. It …
Sudden death: What can you do to prepare?
Sudden death impacts young and old, rich and poor, family, friends, colleagues and strangers any time, any place. Suddenly, you …
Three lifestyle benefits of the reverse mortgage
Retirement lifestyle is all about choices. Do you wish to refinance your home to create monthly income or is it …