The Blog at Wiegand Financial
Single-stock ETFs: a safe(ish) way to gamble?
I recommend treating the latest hot fad with a healthy degree of skepticism. But this one could have its uses - within certain limits, anyway. Read more
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Turns out inflation might be *your* fault
At the end of the day, businesses will keep raising prices if they think consumers will keep paying them. And so far, consumers are still paying. Read more
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How to kickstart your kids’ investing
When my kids (ages 10, 9, 2, and baby) are old enough to start investing, the first account I will encourage them to open is a… Read more
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The underrated benefits of “lazy” money
Most investors want to put their extra cash "to work" rather than letting it sit around. That's very sensible… but a pile of cash has its uses too. Read more
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How to (possibly) slash your property taxes
A property tax exemption is one of the juiciest tax cuts out there for those who can get it. But how does one get it? Read more
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The ONE time you should borrow from your 401(k)
It can be tempting to borrow from your 401(k), but it's rarely worth the cost unless you're really in a tight spot. Here's why. Read more
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(More Reasons) Why it Sucks to be Rich
A deep dive into some of the financial and legal hassles facing America's "mass-affluent," or upper-middle class Read more
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Is a tax deduction or a tax credit better?
Tax deductions and tax credits will both save you money... but there is a big difference between the two Read more
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Why it Sucks to be Rich
A deep dive into some of the financial and legal hassles facing America's wealthiest citizens Read more
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The Basics of Estate Planning
Like many big life events, death involves a lot of paperwork – but estate planning helps to preemptively streamline that process Read more
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