Bedel Blog

Using pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses is really smart. But what if you don’t have the money to contribute to your Health Savings Account before year-end?

Saving for college is important. However, maximizing financial aid may be the difference between going to college and sitting out. The funding of a 529 College Savings Plan has many benefits, but what’s the impact on a student’s financial aid calculation?

Confused about charitable giving? Understanding the ins and outs of it is important. Your gifts will not only lower your tax bill, but will also help support causes you care most about.It's a win-win situation!

Many people assume downsizing their lifestyle during retirement is a simple task that leads to decreased spending and increased satisfaction during non-working years.

If you need money, should you consider borrowing from your 401(k)? It may be the easiest place to get needed funds, but is the impact on your future retirement lifestyle worth it?

Are your 401(k) dollars going into target date funds? If so, take a closer look! Obvious assumptions about these funds prove to be false.

What do you do when Mom or Dad needs assistance? First, you need to know what, if any, planning they have done. Second, you need to understand the financial impact you may experience.

With the sound of holiday bells in the air, don’t turn a pleasant ring into a dreadful ding! Overspending on credit cards for all that shopping and merriment could turn that nice ring into a credit score “ding” in January.

According to Dalbar, people who managed their own investments over the last twenty years achieved a 2.5% return while the S&P 500 went up 9.2%. Why such a disparity?

Who you hire to manage your money may be one of the most important decisions you make. Many investors have been devastated by fraudulent or incompetent investment advisers.

Many 401(k) plans allow participants to borrow money from their accounts. It may be a convenient way to get access to cash, but it comes with a price. Read on for the pros and cons that should be considered.

In today’s world everything comes with a “rule of thumb”. It’s a way to simplify a more complex formula into an easy-to-remember application. “If you spend 4% each year from your investment portfolio, you won’t run out of money.”