The Truth About the Future of Social Security
So what is the actual state of Social Security based on the most recent data and analysis? And what does this mean for your financial future?
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The Elevation Financial Blog · Page 6
Plain-English money guidance, every week. Most posts are also episodes of the Wealth Redefined® podcast.
Should I Invest in a Target Date Fund? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Target date funds are convenient, popular, and designed to do the hard work for you. But does that mean a target date fund is the best choice for your financial future?
Read more3 Ways to Generate Income from a Lump Sum of Money
If you've come into a lump sum of money, whether from a business sale, inheritance, settlement, or years of disciplined saving, you may be asking: "How can I turn this into reliable income?
Read moreWhen Should I Get Life Insurance?
Life insurance can feel like one of those financial products that people think they’ll "get around to eventually." But waiting until later often means higher costs or even the possibility of not qualifying at all.
Read moreDoes Dividend Investing Live Up to the Hype?
Let’s unpack where dividends come from, why investors are drawn to them, and how to think more strategically about total return and diversification.
Read moreShould I Invest in Physical Gold to Hedge Against Disaster?
Gold has often been viewed as a store of value and a hedge against inflation or economic crisis. But when it comes to true disaster preparedness (natural disasters, infrastructure breakdowns, or system-wide economic failure) is gold the right asset to hold?
Read moreCan an HSA Be Used to Pay for Medicare Premiums?
What happens when you transition to Medicare? Can you still use your HSA? And more specifically, can you use it to pay for your Medicare premiums?
Read moreHow to Find Unclaimed Money – A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Reclaim What’s Yours
Discover how to find and claim unclaimed money that may belong to you. Learn the steps to search state and federal databases for forgotten funds like old bank accounts, checks, and insurance payouts.
Read moreShould You Invest in International Stocks?
It’s easy to be attracted to U.S. stocks, especially after a long period of great performance. However, when we step back and look at the bigger picture, the case for international diversification becomes clearer and more compelling.
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