How Taxes Can Eat Into Your Social Security Benefits—and What You Can Do About It

Social Security Taxes

When most people think about Social Security, they picture a reliable monthly income stream that’s tax-free. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Depending on your other sources of income, up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxable. In this article, I’ll break down how Social Security taxes work, the thresholds you need … Read more

Should You Convert Your IRA to a Roth in 2025? Here’s Why Now Might Be Your Best Shot

Roth IRA conversion 2025

Why 2025 Is a Critical Year for Roth IRA Conversions When it comes to retirement planning, timing is everything. And for many retirees and pre-retirees, 2025 may be the most important year yet to consider a Roth IRA conversion. Here’s why: 👉 In short: If you’ve ever considered a Roth conversion, 2025 may be your … Read more

How the “Big Beautiful Bill” Impacts Your Retirement and Financial Plan

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On July 4th, 2025, a sweeping piece of legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. At over 1,000 pages long, this bill touches taxes, healthcare, savings plans, small business provisions, and more. While the fine print is complicated, the bottom line is this: there are opportunities here for … Read more

Betting on the Big Game: The Financial Risks and Rewards of Super Bowl Gambling

Super Bowl betting risks and rewards

Ah, the Super Bowl—the one day of the year when even people who haven’t watched a single down all season suddenly become die-hard football analysts. And let’s be honest, some of us (myself included) might throw a little money down on the game, not just for the thrill but to test our “expert” predictions. But … Read more