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Brandon Robinson, a distinguished figure at JBR Associates, is consistently recognized and prominently featured across various news and media platforms. Our reputation as an expert in the field of retirement planning has garnered substantial attention. We invite you to explore a selection of our most recent features and articles below.
Articles & Features
Social Security Pays Nearly $5K a Month to the Rich: 4 Ways to Increase Your Future Benefit
If you're a Social Security recipient, you will see some benefit increases in 2024.
5 Unknown Consequences of withdrawing Early from Your 401(k)
Dipping into your 401(k) before retiring might feel like an easy way to get fast cash — but it’s typically not a wise move.
I'm a Life Insurance Expert: Here's The Best Age to get a Policy
Deciding when to purchase a life insurance policy may be one of the most important financial decisions you'll make.
Laid off Right Before Retirement? Here's What to Do Next
No one wants to get laid off, let alone five years shy of retirement.
Private Credit: What Is It and How to invest
Private credit has become a popular investment, as investors seek out above-average returns.
Steps to Take If You're Laid Off Within 5 Years of Retirement
A late-career layoff can derail the best-planned retirement. Here’s how to fight back.
4 High-Yield Savings Account Mistakes to Avoid This Spring
In a bid to bring inflation down to its 2% target, the Federal Reserve increased its federal funds rate several times over the past couple of years, leading to today's high-rate environment.
How Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Can Help You Avoid Bankruptcy
The inflationary economic environment has weighed heavily on many Americans over the past couple of years.
How to Remove Negative Items from Your Credit Report
It can be frustrating to check your credit score only to find that it's not quite as high as you had hoped.
Is Credit Card Debt Forgiveness a Good Idea? Experts Weigh In
In the U.S., credit card debt is commonplace.
What are the pros and cons of credit card debt forgiveness?
Credit card debt can be a hard issue to tackle, and it's a compounding issue across the nation right now.
3 Ways to Qualify for Credit Card Debt Awareness
Credit card debt is a relatively common issue, with Americans collectively owing about $1.08 trillion to credit card lenders as of the third quarter of 2023.
Can't make your credit card payments? Consider this instead
If you have credit cards that you carry a balance on from month to month, you're not alone.
Experts: Here's How Much Americans Should Have in Their Savings Accounts in 2024
How much do you currently have in your savings account? For over a third of Americans, this number is $100 or less.
Is 5% interest good for a high-yield savings account?
There's no question that it's important to save money.
What to look for in a debt relief program
Credit card debt can be overwhelming. And, with average credit card interest rates hitting record highs, it can be difficult to get ahead.
Will There Be Mass Student Loan Forgiveness In 2024?
Most people know that President Biden's plan to erase $10,000 to $20,000 in student loan debt for eligible Americans failed in 2023, and for reasons that were fairly easy to predict.
Invest in Their Future: A Guide to Family Financial Planning
Family financial planning can help families reach their individual and collective goals, enjoy the material comforts and experiences that are important to them, and achieve financial security for those inevitable bumps in the road.
3 Ways Long-Term Care Insurance Can Help Dementia Patients
One thing that's important to consider as you create your retirement plan is the increased cost of healthcare you may face as you age.
Need More Credit? Why You Should Ask for a Limit Increase Instead of Opening a New Card Right Now
The application rate for credit card limit increases is on the rise as shoppers struggle to afford to buy presents this holiday season, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
More people Are Asking for and Getting Credit Card Limit Increases. Here's why.
With the holidays in full swing, more shoppers are requesting increased credit limits as lenders get stingier about issuing them new cards, experts say.
How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much?
Credit card debt is nothing new for most Americans.
How much debt is worth filing for bankruptcy?
If you feel like you're drowning in debt, you may have already considered filing for bankruptcy.
Best 4-Year CD Rates of November 2023
A four-year CD can offer a solid option for you to secure a high yield for years to come, especially if you are saving for a particular purchase in the near future.
What is APR? Understanding Credit Card Interest Rates
Being familiar with how credit card APRs work can help you keep your debt in check and better compare card when you're in the market for one.
How to Make a Holiday Budget - and Stick to It
Enjoy the season without inflation upending your spending plans.
Your Retirement Checklist: 9 Steps Towards a Better Retirement
How to navigate the financial decisions, legal complications and social ramifications of retiring
Only 17% of Americans Are Using Automatic Deposit To Save Money: Why Experts Say This Could Be a Mistake
People use many different methods to save money, including automatic options like direct deposits...
Social Security COLA 2024: What to Do With the Extra Money
If you're retired and receiving Social Security benefits, you may be aware that your income and expenses could change in the coming...
Financial experts say we need to stop living in a ‘YOLO economy.’ They share 5 ways to rein in spending
This summer, I saw many of my favorite artists in concert, took trips I'll not soon forget, and started...
