Every investor reaches a moment when the growth of their portfolio outperforms the money they’re putting into it. This tipping...
Hillary Mendes
You can catch me in the morning on Coffee with Kem and Hills, or Friday nights on The Wine Down. We talk about what happens with personal finances on a daily basis, or what effects women and their money the most.
Not all income is treated equally by the IRS. While wages, interest, and investment gains are taxed every year, several...
Most people focus on their retirement number $1 million, $2 million, $3 million. But income is what actually determines your...
Required minimum distributions are one of the biggest sources of confusion I see in retirement planning, and honestly, it makes...
When people hear “high earner,” they think financial security. But the truth I see over and over again is that...
When I walk people through retirement planning, the turning point always comes when they realize how many of the rules...
Social Security is undergoing several important updates in 2026, and these changes will influence everything from your monthly benefits to...
Understanding how much you can safely withdraw in retirement is one of the most difficult financial decisions people face. You’ve...
Your Money Mindset Matters More Than You Think In the music industry, money myths spread faster than mixtapes. Artists, producers,...
Most people underestimate the emotional and financial fallout that comes with co-signing a loan. It feels helpful, generous, supportive but...
The first twelve months of retirement aren’t just another chapter they set the tone for everything that follows. How you...
Whenever annuities come up in conversations about retirement planning, I hear the same myths repeated again and again. And while...
One of the biggest surprises I see when reviewing retirement plans is how often retirees end up with more money...
When people reach their early 70s, one of the biggest shifts in retirement planning is the arrival of required minimum...
Every year, the holiday season arrives with this mix of excitement and pressure. Decorations go up, calendars fill instantly, and...
