Author: troyashbacher

“I am five years from financial independence.”

Key Takeaways A delivery company got a boost from a new partnership announcement on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, while the termination of a clinical trial weighed on a pharmaceutical firm.DoorDash stock move higher after it announced an agreement with clothing retailer Old Navy.Bristol-Myers Squibb ended a clinical trial of an experimental heart medication, and shares of the drugmaker fell. Shares of a delivery giant surged Friday on a new partnership, while a pharmaceutical firm came under pressure after it halted a trial of a key heart treatment. Major U.S. equities indexes ended the session mixed but posted gains for the…

There is a sale on toddler and baby clothing right now.  You can save 40% off on pjs, onesies, jeans, shirts, hats and jackets and so much more.  This jacket is so cute with the floral pattern and the soft inner lining and is on sale for $18. Such a great deal! You can click here to see the items on sale.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) is the single largest private holder of U.S. Treasury bills, surpassing even the Federal Reserve’s own holdings. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, Berkshire controlled about $360 billion in Treasury bills, while the Fed’s holdings had dropped to around $195 billion. This shift reveals much about Buffett’s take on today’s investment climate. What Are Treasury Bills and Why Do They Matter? Treasury bills (T-bills) are short-term debt securities issued by the U.S. government, with maturities ranging from four weeks to one year. They pay no periodic interest but are sold at…

As a longtime financial adviser, I’ve met many people who have at least a basic plan for managing their portfolios in retirement.Most have a good idea of the amount of money they have stashed in savings and investments, and they’ve estimated how long they can expect those funds to last if they stick to their retirement budget and withdrawal strategy.This is great. I’m a big believer that getting and keeping your finances on track goes a long way toward helping things go right in retirement. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. CLICK…

You may have heard once or twice this year that financial advisors are being expected to offer more wealth-related services. This week, industry behemoth Mercer Advisors put its money where the thought leadership is by making its first tax-only focused acquisition of an accounting firm based in Los Angeles. The tax professionals who join Mercer full-time will, like its financial advisors, have the opportunity to own equity, according to a report by Diana Britton. In other deal news, Lido Advisors continued its acquisition run by dealing for a Warren, N.J.-based RIA managing $1.2 billion in assets, and hybrid broker/dealer &Partners has added…

“I think If I live in India between the ages of 60 to 65 years old, I will save a lot of money.”

The oldest Gen Xers — those born in 1965 — are turning 60 this year. Raised on mixtapes, MTV and a hefty dose of skepticism, this generation has long flown under the radar in the retirement planning conversation.But now, with retirement on the horizon and economic uncertainty on the rise, it’s time to hit pause on nostalgia and start building a fresh financial “playlist” for the next 30 years.This is about more than just investment accounts. 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…

Key Takeaways Las Vegas, New Mexico, is an ideal location for retirees seeking natural beauty and outdoor adventure. The Santa Fe National Forest, the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, and the Gallinas River are all just minutes from the city center. This scenic small town has nine National Register historic districts with over 900 registered historic sites.With 33 hospitals in its surrounding county, accessible healthcare options are abundant.The nearest airport is the Albuquerque International Sunport, which is 110 miles from Las Vegas.  You’ve heard of Las Vegas, Nevada, but there’s actually another Las Vegas that’s a hidden gem in the southwest. Considered one…

Bath & Body Works has a great sale today with body care items priced at $5.95.  This includes the body sprays, lotions, soaps, body butter and more.  There are some fantastic gifts tucked in to this sale- the men’s items are a great gift or you can pick up stocking stuffers or something simple like shower steamers to go with a gift card for a teacher.  Click here to see all the items on sale.