Author: Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic

Many investors are so focused on accumulating wealth that they neglect the second part of the equation.

The coronavirus pandemic has eased substantially across the nation as the economy opens up. But the tax ramifications from it are still reverberating

Here are some important recent financial trends and developments to consider for your finances as the economy shifts.

The inflation trend could be temporary and even beneficial, but too much inflation too quickly isn’t good, either.

ProPublica published details of the leaked tax returns of 25 of the wealthiest Americans, showing that most payed little to nothing in income tax.

Good choices can pay off handsomely over time, lifting you up the wealth ladder. Bad judgment calls can condemn you to years of financial struggles.

You will face uncertainties, such as how long you might live, future inflation rates, unknown medical expenses and others.

Some key measures have improved substantially, including corporate profits and the stock and housing markets. Others show worrisome trends

New graduates must grapple with finding a job, learning about benefits, understanding budgets, using debt and even gaining familiarity with tax rules

The many federal retirement incentives adopted in recent decades have made a difference, but there’s still a big divide in the retirement wealth gap.