Recently I was speaking with a client about how important it is to take preventative measures in regard to health – eating right, exercising, and taking the right supplements. People are living longer than ever before, but that doesn’t mean we are living healthier than ever before, which can prove to be a double whammy.… Read more
The word “guarantee” most often breeds two responses— Sigh of relief…Safety Is this too good to be true??? I think it’s safe to say that anyone facing imminent retirement today or anyone who has been retired for quite some time would tell you that they would love to see the success of their retirement guaranteed.… Read more
Across most of the world, our American work ethic is perceived as crazy. There was an article in Business Insider called, 11 American Work Habits Other Countries Avoid at All Costs.1. It named these: Crazy long hours Very little vacation time Not enough family leave Americans eat at their desk Breaks during the day are… Read more
Over the weekend, I read commentary around a new book by a gentleman named Bill Perkins. The book is called “Die with Zero,” and the premises is just that—you don’t get to take it with you, so you need to enjoy it and attain fulfillment. This fulfillment, Perkins states, may include giving money to your… Read more
What is a fiduciary? A person or organization that acts on behalf of another person, putting their clients’ interests ahead of their own, with a duty to preserve good faith and trust. Being a fiduciary thus requires being bound both legally and ethically to act in the other’s best interests. –Investopedia.com With retirement plans, there… Read more
There is nothing like waking up on a Monday morning…and taking a look at our national debt. That certainly ought to get your juices going, so let’s take a good look: Are you aware that as of September 2023, it costs 879 billion dollars to simply maintain our debt each year? This is 14% of… Read more
Let’s face it, inflation hurts. You may be buying a little less these days…or not, and just spending more. You may be performing a tango between the two. No matter, if you are breathing and spending your own money then chances are you’re starting to see the effects of inflation on your lifestyle. I heard… Read more
Do you have a Health Savings Account or access to one through a different health plan? Most people do. Are you contributing to it? Most people that have one are. Are you using it now when you have medical needs? A lot of people are. WRONG ANSWER!!!!! This is simply a case of you don’t… Read more
Thanks to legislation enacted over the past 5 years, our rating of a 529 has received a boost. The beauty of a 529 plan has always been the tax-deferred growth and the potential tax-free withdrawals for college. But…. Prior to 2017, this savings vehicle was pretty straight forward. You could use the funds for qualified… Read more
The phrase “if you don’t use it, you will lose it” applies to more ways than one in retirement…It’s not just your health or mind – it could be your credit, too! You can spend a lifetime building and maintaining perfect credit only to watch it dwindle when you stop using it. Well, is it… Read more
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