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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Retirees Need to Know
Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a wide-reaching tax law that starts phasing in from 2025 through 2029. If you are already retired or approaching retirement, here’s how to know what impacts you and when.
A Few Things to Explore Before the End of 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, several important tax credits and incentives are set to expire. If you’ve been considering certain purchases or home improvements, now is the time to take action. Here are the key items to keep in mind
Your Roadmap to First-Time Homeownership
As I write this, my family and I are standing on the edge of a major life milestone: buying our first home! This is a process filled with questions, and in this month’s Beautifully Frugal blog, I want to share a realistic, step-by-step roadmap based on what we’ve learned (and are still learning!) along the home buying journey.
Beautifully Frugal: Should You Keep Investing Right Now?
“Should I keep investing when the market is volatile?” A question many have asked, including myself. The short answer? Yes, you should keep investing—but with perspective, patience, and a plan. Let’s walk through why that is, what market volatility means, and how to confidently approach it in my June Beautifully Frugal blog.
Beautifully Frugal: Meet Your Advisor Mike Stecker
Discover more about Wealth Management Advisor, Mike Stecker, in a candid Q&A with Alex Miller, author of Beautifully Frugal. Explore what inspired Mike to pursue a career as a financial advisor, the most common financial missteps he encounters in the industry, and his perspective on what it truly means to serve as a Trusted Advisor.
Maximizing High-Yield Savings Accounts for Financial Success
Looking to save some extra cash with a steady return on investment? Consider opening a High-Yield Savings Account! Jump into this month’s Beautifully Frugal blog for insight and benefits to these low-risk, safe investments.
Maximize Your Earnings by Utilizing the Augusta Rule for the 2025 NFL Draft
Interested in renting out your house for the 2025 NFL Draft? You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capitalize on this event and earn extra cash without the worry of paying extra taxes, thanks to the Augusta Rule. Learn more about this rule and how to rent out your home before it’s too late.
Investing Can Be a Roller Coaster: Three Tips for Riding Out the Ups and Downs
Investing, like a roller coaster, has its ups and downs. One minute you’re climbing higher and the next a sudden decline makes your stomach drop. A few reminders can help investors to relax amid the turbulence. Dive into our latest blog for insight and investment trends and three tips to keep you in the markets to avoid further losses.