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How Would You Handle a Retirement Curveball?
Sometimes life gives us lemons, as the saying goes. In order to make lemonade, you need a plan. Whether it’s a financial crisis or a personal setback, there are events that can upend your retirement if you’re not prepared. Have a plan for handling retirement...
Three Eroding Forces on Your Retirement Savings
Over 60% of Baby Boomers are more afraid of running out of money than of dying, according to a recent survey.[1] Even retirees who have saved a substantial amount for retirement may be worried about outliving their savings, and there may be good reasons for this. The...
3 Priceless Pieces of Retirement Wisdom
You've worked the majority of your life and deserve to have many blissful years ahead. With a proper plan and execution strategy in place, you should be on track to accomplish your retirement goals and dreams. But while working on your finances, take time to consider...
Plan for the Tax Rates of the Future
Retirees may no longer receive taxable income from an employer, but they will likely receive income from other sources which can be taxed. And while we know what the tax rates are now, we don’t know what they’ll be in 10 or 20 years – or even one year from now. This...
How the Millionaire Next Door Can Approach Retirement Planning
Many of today's retirees are the wealthiest retirees of all time. Rising home values, strong market returns, and a generation of dedicated workers mean that there are more millionaires than ever. But, even if you have built a substantial nest egg, you may not feel...
How This Generation Will Influence Culture
By the year 2035, Americans 65 and older are expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in our country’s history.[1] In a culture that tends to glorify youth and doesn't know how to handle older American's problems, this will mean some major changes....
Retirement is Your Never-Ending Summer
As summer draws to a close, we might be planning our last trip to the beach or a favorite weekend destination. Whether you choose to enjoy the long summer days by lounging around with a good book or doing something a little more physically taxing, summer is a special...
How a Financial Advisor Can Help You Pursue Tax-Smart Strategies
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but what about a tax-deductible lunch? While many of your income sources can be taxed, there are strategies to help minimize your overall tax burden before and in retirement. An advantage of going to one professional for...
How Will Social Security Respond to Higher Inflation?
Inflation is on the rise, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently testified to Congress regarding the Federal Reserve’s commitment to controlling inflation. He admitted that inflation is “well above target” but didn’t indicate any major changes in Fed...
Financial Lessons from Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury: He created the first national bank, consolidated the new country's war debts, and established federal credit. You could say he was America's first Chief Financial Officer. He was also a self-taught immigrant...
