Can Water Damaged Flooring Be Restored Safely?
A leaking refrigerator line can leave water damaged flooring looking like a small cosmetic problem one day and a major restoration issue the next. Darkened wood, loose tile, cloudy stone, and lifting floor edges are all signs that moisture has moved beyond the...When a Hardwood Refinishing Service Makes Sense
Afternoon sunlight has a way of revealing what everyday life hides: dull traffic paths, shallow scratches around the dining table, fading near doors, and a finish that no longer looks clean even after mopping. A hardwood refinishing service addresses more than surface...How to Clean Granite Safely Without Dulling It
A granite countertop can look nearly indestructible, right up until a harsh cleaner leaves it cloudy, streaky, or stripped of its protective sealer. Learning how to clean granite safely is less about buying a cabinet full of specialty products and more about avoiding...Granite Countertop Polishing: When It Helps
A granite countertop can look dull even when it is clean. Water spots around the sink, a cloudy film near the cooktop, fine scratches in the reflected light, or residue that never seems to wipe away can make a durable stone surface feel worn out. Granite countertop...- Would You Choose Your Medicare Plan Again? 5 Things to Check Before December 7
Imagine picking up your first prescription in January and hearing a different price than you paid in December. Or calling to schedule a follow-up and learning that your specialist is outside your Medicare Advantage plan’s network for the new year. Even when your plan name stays the same, some of the details you count on… Read more: Would You Choose Your Medicare Plan Again? 5 Things to Check Before December 7 - Weekly Market CommentaryAI-chip selloff erases Wednesday’s rally; stocks log a fourth straight weekly decline The week in brief U.S. stocks ended the week lower after a volatile stretch. The S&P 500 fell 2.68% to 7,376.86, the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.37% to 24,579.42, the Dow fell 0.94% to 51,285.73 and the Russell 2000 fell 2.05% to 2,754.11. The… Read more: Weekly Market Commentary
- What will an ordinary Tuesday cost in retirement?When people picture retirement, they tend to picture the good stuff. A trip they’ve been putting off. More time with the grandkids. A weekday tee time. But an ordinary Tuesday might tell you more about the retirement you’re planning for. Where will you wake up? How will you spend the afternoon? What will it cost… Read more: What will an ordinary Tuesday cost in retirement?
- What Is the Deadline for Taking an IRA Owner’s Year-of-Death RMD Without Penalty?: Today’s Slott Report MailbagBy Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst QUESTION: My dad died in December 2025, at age 95. I am the sole beneficiary of his traditional IRA. I just discovered that he never took his required minimum distribution (RMD) for 2025. Will his estate be subject to a penalty? ANSWER: Good news! The IRS has extended the… Read more: What Is the Deadline for Taking an IRA Owner’s Year-of-Death RMD Without Penalty?: Today’s Slott Report Mailbag
- Spouse Beneficiary RMDs: Calculation BasicsBy Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst In the October 26 Slott Report entry (“Beneficiary RMDs: Calculation Basics”), we discussed the required minimum distribution (RMD) calculation rules for non-spouse IRA beneficiaries. Spouses, on the other hand, are a special type of beneficiary with different options available. Here, we discuss the basic RMD rules governing spouse… Read more: Spouse Beneficiary RMDs: Calculation Basics
