Granite Countertop Care Guide for Florida Homes
A granite countertop can look nearly indestructible right up until a dark oil spot appears beside the cooktop or a cloudy patch develops near the sink. Granite is tough, but it is still natural stone. Its appearance and performance depend on the finish, the stone’s...Professional Grout Cleaning for Lasting Results
A tile floor can look clean from across the room while the grout tells a different story. Dark traffic paths, orange shower staining, greasy kitchen buildup, and blotchy grout lines can make an otherwise well-kept surface look worn out. Professional grout cleaning...Marble Polishing Versus Marble Sealing Explained
A cloudy marble vanity top, a dull foyer floor, or rings around a bathroom sink can make an otherwise well-kept home look worn. Marble polishing versus marble sealing is not an either-or choice in every case, but the two services do very different jobs. Knowing which...Residential Terrazzo Restoration Process Explained
A terrazzo floor can look permanently worn long before it has reached the end of its useful life. Cloudy traffic lanes, dark stains, dull patches near entryways, and a finish that no longer reflects light are common concerns in older Florida homes. The residential...- 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
