Did you think a will, trust and power of attorney was enough? Add this last thing to your estate plan.

Did you think a will, trust and power of attorney was enough?  Add this last thing to your estate plan.

Recently, when a family member died suddenly, I saw financial chaos up close: his wife couldn’t access certain accounts, didn’t have login or banking information, and didn’t even know what credit cards or bills he had. The grieving widow could have been spared the hassle and added stress of finding and accessing her late husband’s … Read more

Did you think a will, trust and power of attorney was enough? Add this last thing to your estate plan.

Did you think a will, trust and power of attorney was enough?  Add this last thing to your estate plan.

Recently, when a family member died suddenly, I saw financial chaos up close: his wife couldn’t access certain accounts, didn’t have login or banking information, and didn’t even know what credit cards or bills he had. The grieving widow could have been spared the hassle and added stress of finding and accessing her late husband’s … Read more

I have been a housewife for years and my husband is now retired. His 401(k) is in safe investments, but should we hire an advisor to grow the money?

I have been a housewife for years and my husband is now retired.  His 401(k) is in safe investments, but should we hire an advisor to grow the money?

Question: My husband and I are trying to figure out if we need a financial advisor. He’s retired and I’ve been a stay-at-home spouse since 2005. His 401(k) is still with his employer, even though he’s retired. We don’t need it to meet our monthly obligations. We would like the 401(k) to grow. However, the … Read more

Opa-locka officials take stock of city books in bid to impose better financial controls

Opa-locka officials take stock of city books in bid to impose better financial controls

MIAMI — Opa-locka city leaders say they are course-correcting after discovering $50 million in misappropriated city funds. Opa-locka Town Hall is in need of repairs and town leaders say they hope to implement the necessary repairs. CBS News Miami Acting City Manager Darvin Williams said financial mismanagement by a previous regime left the city’s books … Read more

I intend to retire at 62. I get $1,500 a month in rental income and have $200,000 in savings. Should I ask a financial advisor to help me?

I intend to retire at 62.  I get ,500 a month in rental income and have 0,000 in savings.  Should I ask a financial advisor to help me?

Question: I plan to retire at 62. I have $200,000 in savings and have a paid-for rental home with a rental income of $1,500 per month. My house where I live is paid for too. I don’t know what to do with my savings. How could a financial adviser help me? What do you recommend? … Read more

Death threat to Manhattan DA Bragg

Death threat to Manhattan DA Bragg

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was threatened with assassination in a letter containing non-hazardous white powder. The letter was received hours after former President Donald Trump warned of “potential death and destruction” if charged in a criminal investigation led by Bragg. The DA presented evidence to a grand jury regarding a silent payment by Trump … Read more

Kuhn is the first woman to serve as Vice President of the Executive Committee of the National Tool Trade Group | News

Kuhn is the first woman to serve as Vice President of the Executive Committee of the National Tool Trade Group |  News

Bonnie Kuhn does not consider herself a pioneer. She was a little surprised when she was first asked last fall to consider a leadership role with the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA). Kuhn, Vice President of Kuhn Tool & Die of Meadville, has served on the Industry Trade Group’s National Executive Committee since 2021. … Read more

We want to retire in about 5 years, but we have $150,000 in credit card debt and loans and $1.4 million tied up in retirement accounts — “we really want to be retired”

We want to retire in about 5 years, but we have 0,000 in credit card debt and loans and .4 million tied up in retirement accounts — “we really want to be retired”

I am try to get outside advice on the possibility of retiring in the next 5 For 7 years. I amI have to work until I’m 59.5 to be able to start using the retirement funds. We have about $1.4 million in 401(k) and Roth accounts, $30,000 in stock, a rental house we owe $245,000 … Read more

Crypto firms slam SEC and Washington for lack of clarity on rules

Crypto firms slam SEC and Washington for lack of clarity on rules

Crypto companies are frustrated with the US government for its lack of clear rules for the industry and the Securities and Exchange Commission for its actions against digital currency companies. Unlike other countries, the United States has not yet implemented a comprehensive framework or set of regulations for the crypto industry. The executives told CNBC … Read more

Demonstrations are taking place across France against the increase in the retirement age

Demonstrations are taking place across France against the increase in the retirement age

A man in Lille, northern France, stands next to a sign reading ‘No!’ as he takes part in a protest on a national day of action on Thursday March 23, a week after the government rammed a pension reform through parliament without a vote. Samir Al Doumy | AFP | Getty Images Strikes and demonstrations … Read more