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Thursday, May 6, 2021

As part of your overall financial health, let’s look at an often-overlooked scenario. Hopefully, this is something you’ll never need, but what if you can’t be reached for an extended period of time. Sometimes it as...

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

For years, the mounting federal debt burden has been a major point of contention between political parties, economists, and fiscal planners. Some claim the escalating debt is a time bomb -- a mortgage on America’s future. Others...

Monday, November 23, 2020

As you read this blog, if a friend or relative comes to mind, please share it, as I’m sure someone in your life will appreciate the read. You may find yourself in the milestones below, as well. So, let’s get started…...

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The story is a common one these days. You have been furloughed or laid off, just a few years before you plan to retire. Or, your work-from-home arrangement is ending, and you're not keen on resuming the commute or going back to a...

Thursday, August 6, 2020

This month I share an article from Brian O'Connor at Experian. With the frequency of online transactions increasing, the article is a reminder of actions to take if you are involved a credit/debit card breach. Click Here to Read the Article

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

This month I share an blog from a group of economist that I routinely follow at First Trust Advisors L.P.

Thursday, July 9, 2020

A once-in-a-lifetime event such as the coronavirus pandemic forces us to reassess many things we may have taken for granted. Most of us take our personal good health for granted. Many of us assume we will always get by financially,...

Thursday, April 2, 2020

The new $2.2 trillion stimulus package that was passed by our Federal government has features intended to keep workers paid and employed, allow businesses to remain operational and make necessary health care system enhancements to...

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Volatility is back. The sustained rally that produced 30%+ gains in the S&P 500 in 2019 and continued into 2020 came to an abrupt halt in late February, when fears of the new coronavirus epidemic and its effects on the economy swept...

Monday, March 16, 2020

In periods of extreme volatility like we have witnessed over the past few days, I want to assure you that I am no ostrich hiding my head in the sand. Our process at Miller Wealth Management is to construct a personalized portfolio...

Monday, January 27, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the SECURE Act is in effect. While there are several areas that this new legislation impacts, these four changes may impact you and your friends now: Inherited IRA distributions must now be taken within 10...

Monday, January 27, 2020

Click here to read about the top 10 provisions of the SECURE Act.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and supports in their remaining years. Whether you or your spouse will...

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Some folks, whether 30, 50, or 70 years old, might feel they are too young to retire. But others, can’t wait to get retirement started. A millennial buzz word in the past few years has been FIRE, an acronym standing for...

Thursday, October 10, 2019

For years, Americans have been schooled on the benefits of saving: for retirement, for a child's higher education, and even for a rainy day. It's time to add another item to that list: health care. As health insurance premiums,...

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

As the famous saying goes, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Will you end up on the side of a Mt. Everest when you want to be on Waikiki Beach. Hopefully not. So, let’s...

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Independent Investor – June 2019 Title: How Much Social Security Can You Expect? One of the first steps in planning for retirement is to get an accurate read on just how much income you can expect to receive from Social Security....