College Board’s Education Pays 2026 Report Confirms: A Degree Still Pays Off
Key Points Bachelor’s degree holders earned a median of $81,800 in 2024 ($31,200 (62%) more than high school graduates) and took home...
Tony Thurmond Backs Billionaire Tax For K-14 Schools As He Runs for California Governor
The big picture: California’s top education leaders painted an optimistic picture of the state’s K-14 system at the ASU+GSV Summit in...
5 Beneficiary Designation Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Estate Plan
Key Points Beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and bank accounts are legally binding contracts that override...
Exercises To Help Clients Better Navigate The Transition To Retirement After Having Done It Yourself: #FASuccess Ep 485 With Michael Kay
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 485th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Michael Kay....
A Financial Dilemma: Save Your Parents, Your Children, or Yourself
After publishing my piece on the shocking cost of eldercare, a question kept nagging at me that I couldn’t shake: when money is...
How To Make $10,000 a Month as a Personal Chef
Do you want to learn how to become a personal chef? Are you wondering if it’s possible to make money cooking for others? Many people...
How I Completed My CFP Education Requirement In Less Than 1 Year (While Working Full-Time)
Financial advisors who pursue the CFP certification mid-career often face a daunting logistical reality: how to complete a rigorous...
IDR Payment Tracker Returning to StudentAid.gov After Education Department Reversal
The Department of Education says it is working to restore the income-driven repayment (IDR) payment count tracker on StudentAid.gov —...
Rule 72(t): How to Access Retirement Funds Before 59½ Without Penalty
Key Points Rule 72(t) lets you withdraw from IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-advantaged accounts before age 59½ without the 10% early...
Can You Accept More Than One College Admissions Offer?
Receiving multiple college acceptance letters can be both thrilling and confusing. It’s a time when students may wonder if it’s...