A Guide to Wood Floor Refinishing for Homeowners
A wood floor can look tired long before it is ready to be replaced. Dull traffic paths, fine scratches near doorways, water marks by the kitchen, and a finish that no longer cleans up well are common signs of wear. This guide to wood floor refinishing explains what...When a Tile Floor Deep Cleaning Service Helps
Your tile may look clean right after mopping, yet the grout lines still appear dark, uneven, or permanently stained. That is usually a sign that soil has settled below the surface, where household cleaners and mop water cannot reach. A professional tile floor deep...Wood Floor Scratch Repair That Actually Works
A scratch across a wood floor can pull attention from an otherwise beautiful room. The right wood floor scratch repair depends on more than the scratch itself – it depends on the floor’s finish, wood species, color, age, and how deeply the damage reaches. A...What Is the Best Finish for Hardwood Floors?
A hardwood floor can look completely different after refinishing, even when the stain color stays the same. The best finish for hardwood floors determines how the floor handles scratches, Florida humidity, sunlight, spills, and the daily traffic that comes with a busy...- 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
