Remember the Financial Fundamentals for a Sturdy Retirement

Having a strategy for how to invest your money so that you’re set for retirement is crucial to achieving the retirement you hope for. With no external income coming in, you’ll need to follow a new set of rules for managing your retirement income, expenses, and investments—not just to keep your portfolio growing—but to ensure […]
Ep 6: What to Know About Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Since we get questions on RMDs quite a bit, let’s dive in a little deeper on what you need to know. What do these actually mean? Who does it apply to? How might it change in the coming years? We’ll answer those questions and more on this episode.
These 3 Retirement Birthdays Are Cause to Celebrate

Did you know that there are rules and regulations that can help you avoid higher taxes and penalty fees and help you structure your income to minimize taxes? Getting the most out of your retirement savings takes more than adjusting your portfolios. Know these 3 ages that can help you get the most out of […]
These 5 Risks Affect the Wealthy Retiree More Than You Thought

Having a great deal of wealth to preserve might seem straightforward. However, the quantity and value of assets you have to safeguard create unique difficulties that are specific to their wealth. There are numerous wealth-preservation and investment principles that are applicable to everybody—for instance, establishing a tax policy, assessing a portfolio’s risk exposure, and more—however, […]
Traveling in Retirement on a Budget

Reaching retirement is a lifetime achievement marking a new chapter of exploration, journey, and relaxation. That’s why so many retirees choose to travel when they enter retirement! But affording the retirement you planned for isn’t a walk in the park, especially nowadays with inflation affecting where and how we spend. This is particularly true when […]
Is Now the Time to Revisit Your Financial Plan?

When the market is at an all-time high, you may not be worried about running out of money in retirement. Your house may be paid off, the kids are grown up and are financially independent, and there’s always Social Security to fall back on. But what about when your retirement expectations aren’t met? While the […]
Retiring as a “Millionaire Next Door” in a Changing Economy

Many of today’s retirees are the wealthiest retirees of all time. Before the recent inflation numbers and market correction, there was a prolonged period of rising home values, and strong market returns. You’re part of a generation of dedicated workers, meaning that there are more millionaires than ever. But, even if you have built a […]
Considerations Before Purchasing Your Second Home

A home is one of the most significant purchases you’ve made in your lifetime, so you should take your time when thinking about buying one. Many people have a favorite vacation spot in a scenic area, but they can’t spend a significant amount of time there until they’re retired. If you’re thinking about buying a […]
Maintaining Income in Retirement

If you’re nearing the end of a long career or have recently retired, you know something about what it takes to be successful. Luck can help, but hard work and proper planning are much more important. It’s the same with retirement. Deciding where your income will come from, working to help minimize your tax burden, […]