Author: troyashbacher

Here’s a quick pop quiz: What do Ray Kroc, Colonel Sanders, Arianna Huffington, Bernie Marcus and Grandma Moses have in common?Answer: They all launched highly successful businesses — McDonald’s, KFC, a major media company, The Home Depot and a career as a preeminent folk-art painter — after age 50.Like these icons, a growing number of people are choosing to become entrepreneurs in their 50s, 60s and beyond. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice…

If you’re tired of the increasing costs, time-consuming wired installations and contracts with hidden fees that are so common with today’s internet, Verizon offers an appealing alternative.Verizon Home Internet is a wireless internet solution that runs off the 5G networks your phone uses, offering reliability, speed and no need for a scheduled installation.The service is quickly gaining traction as cable alternatives get more expensive, and additional perks like entertainment add-ons and a credit to help you switch make Verizon Home Internet highly appealing. But just like any other internet service, it’s important to carefully review all of the pros and…

Key Takeaways JPMorgan analysts said the recent sell-off in tech stocks amid worries about an AI bubble could offer investors an opportunity to buy up shares of good companies at a discount.They listed 15 hardware and networking stocks exposed to AI that they believe are a bargain with “overblown” worries priced in, and strong fundamentals poised to drive gains. Is it time to start buying tech stocks again? JPMorgan says so, with analysts telling clients in a note Thursday—a day after Nvidia’s (NVDA) blockbuster earnings hit markets—that it could be time to go “bargain hunting” among the shares of hardware…

For us golfers, winter represents two options. If you stay in a climate that gets cold, winter means the end of the golf season. It usually hits right when you’ve finally gotten your swing in a groove, then the cold snaps come and the clubs – and your swing – go into hibernation.Or, you can follow the path well-worn by clever snowbirds: Go somewhere warm, whether for a short vacation, a season or to live out your life without ever having to wait out a snowstorm to go back to the greens.If you love someone who daydreams of reorganizing their…

Linda Raschke shares the secret to her successful trading career and how to play to win.

The Hatch Alarm Clock is $30 off right now.  This tends to be the biggest discount they offer.  This is on a lot of holiday lists as it is such a fantastic alarm clock.  You can set it for specific sounds and a gentle wake up slowly to what mimics natural light.  It makes waking up so much more pleasant than a standard jarring alarm clock.  You can set sleep schedules, wake up schedules, change the colors… I have one on my nightstand and I do love it. Click here to take a look.  

How much of a tax burden the wealthiest Americans should shoulder is a hot-button issue and looks to remain so for the foreseeable future as the wealth gap widens and debates over tax ‘fairness’ intensify. According to a recent study by SmartAsset that breaks down how much of America’s tax burden falls on its wealthiest earners, the top 1% now pay 37% of all U.S. income taxes while earning less than 20% of total income.In fact, in three states—Wyoming, Florida and Nevada—the top 1% pay more than half of all income taxes collected. New York sits just below that 50% threshold at 46%.Alaska, at 26.37%, is…

Payday loans may seem like your only option in an emergency, especially if you have bad credit. While a payday loan offers quick cash, it’s also one of the riskiest ways to borrow money, so it’s important to explore payday loan alternatives.Payday loans are small, short-term loans that usually come due on your next payday. They’re usually for $500 or less and don’t require a credit check. But the interest rates are exorbitant, with an average annual percentage rate of 391%. Most lenders require you to give them either a post-dated check or access to your bank account for repayment.If…

Key Takeaways Springfield ranks among the top U.S. retirement destinations, offering a mix of affordability, culture, and healthcare access. Retirees can enjoy diverse activities—from museums and live events to outdoor recreation. Massachusetts sate tax breaks for seniors and Springfield’s relatively low housing costs can help make retirement more budget-friendly. Springfield, Massachusetts, nestled in the western part of the state, is one of the largest cities in Massachusetts and New England.If you’re looking for a big city feel without a big city price tag in retirement, look no further. Springfield claims the number six spot on the 50 best places to…

Don’t think that the homemade stuffing can be the star of the show? You just haven’t found the right recipe yet! Hopefully, this recipe for my Famous Homemade Stuffing will change your mind about how delicious (and easy!) a stuffing recipe can be. My Famous Homemade Stuffing Every year for any major holiday I’m asked to bring 2 things, the dessert and my famous homemade stuffing. After deciding many years ago that the boxed mixed stuff will never work for us this recipe has developed, and we just love it. The reason I’ve put off posting it for so long…