Author Archives: Naomi Wolowitz

When it comes to inflation there are various factors to consider. In this episode, the Relatable Finance guys talk with economics professor Dr. Jeff Ankrom who shares his views on various aspects to consider, and how the Federal Reserve factors into all of this.

Planning for retirement is often the last thing recent college graduates consider upon entering the job market and earning a steady income. However, there is no minimum age when people should start thinking about saving for the future, whether it is for the purchase of a new car or home, to support a growing family, […]

After raising interest rates for the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve Bank announced in March that it expects a series of additional rate increases that would bring the federal funds rate to approximately 2.75 percent by the end of 2023. The last time rates were that high was in 2008. What does […]

With a broad number of uncertainties, the Relatable Finance guys looks for clues on what could lie ahead, and how the current environment could shape the upcoming mid-term elections/policy moving forward.  

According to the Social Security Administration, Social Security retirement benefits replace, on average, 40 percent of an individual’s pre-retirement income. As a general rule, the longer you wait to begin claiming these benefits, the larger the monthly benefit you will ultimately receive. While this principle seems simple enough, the types of benefits and claiming strategies […]

Your income can come from various sources, including employment wages, business income, investment returns and even lottery winnings. As you receive money, it is important to recognize what you are required to report to the IRS and the amounts subject to federal taxes (and sometimes state and local taxes as well.) Understanding these concepts can […]

The Relatable Finance guys look back at their first 99 episodes, discuss some highlights and some key takeaways for all Relatable Finance listeners.

People spend a significant amount of time building their wealth and carefully creating trusts and mapping out an estate plan to protect and preserve their assets for future generations. Yet, when it comes time to naming a trustee to carry out their wishes under the terms of a trust, many people stumble. Making the right […]

Miami, FL –April 14, 2022 – Provenance Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce that Pedro Harth has joined the firm as an independent financial advisor based in the new Dadeland office. “Pedro Harth comes to us with more than 30 years of financial experience,” said Eric Zeitlin, PWA managing director and RJFS financial advisor. “His […]

In this episode, the relatable finance guys discuss market volatility and why time frames play a major role in what might be the proper allocation for you investment funds. They look into three general time frames, over 20 years, 3-5 years and less than 3 years.