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Your net worth will ‘go crazy’ once you pass this money milestone — even Charlie Munger said you can ‘ease off the gas’ once you get there. Here’s the magic number and how to hit it

By GRA News Blog | March 29, 2024

Discover the millionaire club’s gateway for young Americans through the power of compounding. Learn the pivotal role of the first…

A Year-End Surprise: A Tax Bill on Top of Your Mutual-Fund Losses

By GRA News Blog | December 30, 2022

If a huge market correction comes, leaving money in the market could be costly. This Wall Street Journal article discusses some of the biggest mistakes…

Home Buyers Get Creative With Cash Deals to Fend Off High Mortgage Rates

By GRA News Blog | December 29, 2022

Mr. Brown’s decision to buy this townhouse in cash may seem unusual. But it shouldn’t. Buying properties in cash is becoming more common as a…

How to use a Roth IRA as a retirement savings vehicle for a child

By GRA News Blog | December 27, 2022

Many people think of Roth IRAs as a retirement-savings vehicle for adults. But children who earn income can also save for retirement using this tax-advantaged…

3 Simple Tax Moves to Do Now That Can Save You Money Later

By GRA News Blog | December 26, 2022

There are a number of tax planning opportunities that many people overlook at this time of the year. Here are a few simple ideas to…

Does Medicare cover all my health care costs?

By GRA News Blog | December 23, 2022

Even though Medicare can cover many of your healthcare costs, you will still have some out-of-pocket expenses, including premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. Expect these…

How to build an emergency savings fund during an era of inflation

By GRA News Blog | December 21, 2022

The Federal Reserve hikes interest rates while inflation is on the rise. Here’s what you can do to boost your emergency fund and prepare for…

Americans Give Up $182,000 By Claiming Social Security Too Early, Finds Study

By GRA News Blog | December 21, 2022

So you’re in your 50s and you’re getting ready to file for Social Security. You’ve got questions, right? Does it make sense to start receiving…

These are common (and costly) Roth IRA conversion mistakes. Here’s how to potentially avoid them

By GRA News Blog | December 20, 2022

Using a Roth IRA during market downturns may be smart, but it isn’t for everyone. Here are three critical mistakes you need to avoid and…

Here’s Why You May be Taking Money out of Stocks–and Why You Shouldn’t

By GRA News Blog | December 19, 2022

Inflation lowers the value of your cash, but you can turn a negative into a victory. Put that money in a stock market index fund,…

Social Security Benefits Will Jump 8.7%. That’s the Biggest Raise in More Than 40 Years.

By GRA News Blog | December 15, 2022

The Social Security Administration announced the highest cost-of-living adjustment to benefits since the early 1980s. This is a good news/bad news story: Good because most…

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