Have you ever watched a futuristic movie and thought to yourself, “Wow, that would be a cool world to live in!”? I had this moment while watching Spy Kids with my siblings as a tween. One of the characters wants to make dinner for her brother and chooses an index-card-sized plate wrapped in cellophane, places […]
It has been some time since Cathy and I have taken an extended vacation. Much of this had to do with COVID travel restrictions and my overall busy schedule. With all that said, we planned a cruise about six months ago and flew out the end of July. Only about four days had passed when […]
One thing I have always valued about my relationship with my parents is their honesty. When I was growing up, they did an excellent job of answering each of my weird questions with as much truth as they could. They weathered the barrage of questions about why the sky is blue and why don’t unicorns […]
In the financial world, we like to recognize the month of May for 529 plans (5/29 – get it?). Also known as qualified tuition programs, 529 plans are tax-advantaged education savings accounts that can help finance a child’s education track from kindergarten through graduate school. Please allow me to highlight five key takeaways about 529 […]
Welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood! Whether you are beginning to think about growing your family or eagerly anticipating the arrival of your little one, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness, especially when it comes to managing your family’s financial planning. Rest assured, with a little planning and a lot […]
Recently I listened to an interview with Fred Smith, the highly respected founder and executive chairman of FedEx Corporation. He shared how over the next months or years policy changes need to be made when it comes to government spending and debt. Federal spending has risen dramatically to where almost $2 trillion was borrowed last […]
The holiday season is in full swing, and you likely have a To Do List as long as Santa’s. While this is a truly magical time of year — twinkling lights aglow, festive music setting the tone in stores, and everyone feeling the Christmas spirit – the holidays also provide an entry point for scammers […]
Responsibility In the 1980’s, companies that offered pensions began to substitute them with defined contribution 401(k) plans. Corporate America did this to reduce costs and transfer risk onto the employees. As a result, it is your responsibility as the employee to understand and participate in planning for your retirement. However, at Tull Financial Group, it […]
Medicare provides essential healthcare coverage for those aged 65 and older as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary or about to become one, understanding Medicare open enrollment is crucial. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the basic information you should know about Medicare open enrollment. Medicare Open Enrollment […]
On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, containing a section known as SECURE 2.0, became law. It builds on the SECURE Act passed in 2019, revising existing rules around retirement saving. The legislation included considerable changes to improve the use of both ABLE and 529 accounts as well as paying off student […]