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    1. Using A Solo 401(k) For The Soon-To-Retire Entrepreneur
      The Roth IRA Peter Thiel used to amass billions in tax-free dollars has renewed interest in using tax-advantaged retirement plans as a means for accumulating wealth. What hangs up entrepreneurs is they don’t want to set aside wealth only to have it be taxed away. Whether you think of this as greed or good business, tax
    2. Want to Buy a Home in 2024? Here Are 4 Ways to Help Make It Happen
      If you've spent the last few years itching to get on the property ladder, you might be feeling pretty discouraged by persistently higher mortgage rates and a stubbornly low number of houses for sale.
    3. Wellness Is More Than A Buzzword: What Employees Are Looking For (And Need) Today
      As a corporate wellness consultant and executive wellness coach, I can attest that corporate wellness has come a long way in the last two decades. Gone are the days when an organization’s commitment to the health and wellness of its employees consisted of providing health insurance, a discounted gym membership, and the
    4. What information does an employer have to give regarding a 401(k) plan?
      Any employer who offers a 401(k) retirement plan is required to provide each plan participant, free of charge, copies of the summary plan description, the summary annual report, and an annual statement of the participant's account. In addition, every participant has the legal right to request, in writing, a host of oth
    5. When Does It Make Sense to Consolidate Debt with a HELOC?
      When does it make sense to consolidate debt with a HELOC? Things to consider before consolidating your debt with a HELOC
    6. Why Employee Engagement Is a Top Priority for CEOs in the First 90 Days of 2025
      The first three months of a new year offer businesses the opportunity to grow and thrive. Read on to find out why CEOs are prioritizing employee engagement to fuel that growth
    7. Why Your 401(k) Is a Tax Trap (and What You Should Do)
      Just about every financial expert I know advises savers to contribute to their company's 401(k) plan -- at least enough to receive the employer's matching contribution. I can't argue any differently. That company match is free money -- a bonus from the boss -- so why not cash in if you can? And, of course, the tax brea
    8. More homebuyers are opting into a risky type of mortgage in an attempt to save money
      As mortgage rates rise, more borrowers are looking for ways to keep their homebuying costs down. Could an adjustable-rate mortgage be the way to do that?
    9. A Few Social Security Changes Are Starting in April. Here's What Recipients Need to Know
      Social Security isn't always the easiest program to navigate because it's constantly going through changes. Some changes are expected, such as
    10. How to Use Rent Payments to Increase Your Credit Score
      Are you one of the over 40 million people currently renting? Here’s a little secret: it can help improve your credit score. Like it or not, your credit affects just about every aspect of your financial life. Whether you’re trying to buy a house, a car — or even a fancy new phone, your credit score is the first thing le