For many Americans approaching or living in retirement, cash has become attractive again. After spending years earning little to nothing on savings accounts and money market funds, retirees suddenly found themselves able to earn yields exceeding 5% on many cash...
When most people think about retirement, they envision the enjoyable years of travel, hobbies, spending time with family, and pursuing interests they may have postponed during their working careers. Financial planning often focuses on accumulating assets and generating income to...
Every election cycle, Americans hear a familiar promise: tax the rich and the nation's fiscal problems will be solved. The argument is simple and emotionally appealing. Billionaires have accumulated enormous wealth, millionaires continue to prosper, and many Americans believe the...
The United States has operated with budget deficits for many years, but the pace at which federal debt has grown over the last several years has raised concerns among economists, policymakers, and retirees alike. In simple terms, a budget deficit...