There are roughly 69 million Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. And these beneficiaries will be witnessing a few changes to their Social Security benefits in 2020. But some working professionals who aren't even close to claiming Social Security benefits will also be experiencing a change. In today's episode, I'm sharing three important changes to Social Security in 2020, including a change that will trigger a tax …
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ETFs Rule, Mutual Funds Drool with Ryan Kirlin
Without question, you have heard of Exchange Traded Funds, also commonly referred to as ETFs. It's a complex topic so I brought in the best person I know to help us break it down, in plain English. Ryan Kirlin is the Head of Capital Markets for Alpha Architect. He's also a national-caliber rowing athlete and his claim to fame is having been tested at a resting heart rate of 38 while on the U.S. team for rowing. It was the …
What is a Target Date Fund and Should you Invest in One for Retirement?
If you are investing for retirement, you’ve probably come across target-date mutual funds. You may even be investing in one in your 401K and not realize it. So, you’re likely wondering what they are and why they are so popular. The thing is, target-date mutual funds are just like other mutual funds - some are conservative and others are risky. The trick is making sure they are balanced well when you’re most vulnerable. So, who has the …
