Bob Haegele

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Bob Haegele

Simply put, net worth is the difference between what you own and what you owe. This figure provides a clear snapshot of your financial health and can give you insight into your ability to achieve long-term financial goals, whether that's buying a home, saving for retirement, or achieving financial independence. In other words, building up your net worth is an important part of securing your financial future. If you aren’t sure how to increase your net worth, here are some key steps to take.

3 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Bob Haegele

The unexpected could happen anytime, so it's always a good time to review your estate planning needs. One of the most fundamental choices you can make is whether you prefer to hold assets in a revocable trust or simply pass them on in a will. "For an individual with assets under their control, having a mechanism in place to direct who is in charge and who gets what is important," says Stephen Taddie, director at Focus Partners Wealth in Phoenix.

3 weeks ago | cardratings.com | Bob Haegele

Searching for the best credit cards will likely put you on a path leading to increasingly complex strategies hyper-focused on squeezing every last point or mile out of your purchases. Some consumers take it further and look for the best redemptions available. There is nothing wrong with that, and it can be very lucrative. However, it can also take a lot of time and effort. While I have done it to some extent, I often prefer a more straightforward strategy.

4 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Bob Haegele

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has spawned a wave of creativity and productivity tools, including chatbots, image generators and AI-powered search. These technologies are often neatly wrapped in a pristine package, missing little but a bow on top. Having all this in one place has driven millions to platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini.

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Bob Haegele

4 hours agoThe Minecraft movie is breaking box office records—and probably some cinema staff morale, too. If you’re planning to see the new Minecraft movie and haven’t heard of the viral “chicken jockey” trend wreaking havoc in theaters across the country, read on. The trend gets its name from the block-shaped …