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Shocking News: Your Electricity Rate May Have Just Doubled!
If you live in Connecticut like I do, you have gotten used to a high cost of living, including high energy rates. But the latest change in our electricity rates is shocking (pun intended) even by CT standards. On 1/1/23, the standard residential electricity rate
Bizarro World, Explained
One of the greatest Seinfeld episodes ever is “The Bizarro Jerry”. This is where Elaine
It’s Harvest Season!
I like to look for silver linings. For instance, during the pandemic lockdown, I appreciated
Bonds, James Bonds
This year has not been a good year for bonds. This message has gotten a
The Unchartered Waters of the Amazon Prime
Before you judge me on what I am about to share, there are a few
I Want I-Bonds?
The recent surge in inflation has sparked a new interest in I-bonds. In fact, questions
Don’t Fear the Reaper (or a Recession)
It has been said that nothing is certain except death and taxes. Perhaps we should
The Cure for Hysterical Amnesia
Every investor knows that they are supposed to buy low and sell high. Even a
Don’t Shoot the Weatherman
Weather forecasting has greatly improved over the last 40 years – doppler radar, better projection
The Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood – Income Annuities
In this last installment of a 3-part blog series on annuities, I will cover pros
The Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood – Accumulation Annuities
In part 1 of my 3-part series on annuities, I presented a high-level primer on
Can’t See the Forest for the Annuities
Annuities are a deep chasm of confusion for many people. For one, they have been
Pulling Out Your Inheritance – Non-Spouses
My last blog covered the new rules around inheriting investments as a spouse, per the
About the Author
I am a reformed actuary turned financial advisor, helping my clients with everything from investments to retirement projections to LTC insurance since 2014. Unlike most normal people, I love numbers and finance – I’m currently reading a book about game theory which my wife and two teenage daughters think is unbelievably boring (they are wrong). For more details about my background, check out my website.