Olivia Maynes, CFP®

Nearly half of Americans still feel the wrath of inflation and higher living costs, which is a great reason to go back to the basics with your financial-related New Year resolutions.

In general, insurance companies want to maintain their current book of business. They try to entice customers to stay by offering loyalty discounts. While one might assume that a loyalty discount equals reducing premiums, it could not. Loyalty discounts come in a variety of forms, depending on your insurer.

Two of the most notable changes of the SECURE Act were the elimination of the "stretch" provision for non-eligible beneficiaries and the creation of the 10-year rule.

Millennials have traded in their flip phones for smartphones and DVDs and CDs for streaming. They’ve lived through world-altering events like 9/11, the 2008 financial crash, and the COVID-19 Pandemic. These technological changes and economic events have made millennials more adaptable to change and altered their thoughts about money and the future.

As you prepare for a job change, be aware that you will likely have a higher income than in prior years and that higher income has some implications.

The SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law on December 29, 2022. While this bill has many provisions, one that has gained a lot of attention is the 529 Plan to Roth IRA Transfer starting in 2024. Keep in mind that a few conditions must be met for this transfer to occur.

More than half of higher education schools haven't started preparing for the significant changes coming to the FAFSA. While we may have to wait a bit longer than expected to see the changes, some key topics remain.