What are the sources of bond returns? How do bond valuation techniques (credit and interest rates) affect bond prices?
Should You Have a Backup Budget? (part 2)
How do you create a backup budget and how can this exercise lead to a more nuanced risk capacity analysis?
Is It Time to Consider a Backup Budget?
If you are flexible in your spending, creating a backup budget may measure your risk capacity more accurately, illustrating how much stock you can afford.
Optimize Social Security Benefits After Divorce
A divorced person is entitled to Social Security benefits on their ex-spouse’s record. What are the rules for spousal and survivor benefits?
How Does Timing Affect Social Security Lifetime Benefits?
Timing when you file for Social Security is important and has a great effect on your lifetime Social Security benefit.
How Does Divorce Affect Social Security Spousal and Survivor Benefits?
Divorced spouses need to know about spousal benefits and survivor benefits. This article shows how Social Security calculates these benefits.
The Impact of Divorce on Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are complicated enough. When you throw divorce into the mix, you add another layer of complexity.