Before Moving to Another State, Consider This First

If you’re contemplating a move to a different state, you’ve likely considered state income taxes when making your decision. However, it’s important to also consider the impact of state and local sales taxes on your budget. Four states—Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon—do not impose statewide sales taxes, nor do they have local sales taxes. While lacking a statewide sales tax, Alaska permits cities and towns to impose sales taxes. When factoring in these local …

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Money vs. Mortality: You Won’t Believe What Americans Are More Afraid Of

A recent study from Allianz Life reveals that a majority of Americans need to pay more attention to retirement savings and planning due to inflation and increasing rates, which has left little room in their wallets for other expenses. As a result, many are now more worried about running out of money during retirement than dying. Many Americans face a “new retirement reality” that has changed their long-term outlook. According to the report, 61% of …

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