The Great Pension Shift: From Guaranteed Gold Watches to DIY Retirement
Remember your grandparents boasting about their “golden parachute” – the generous company pension plan waiting for them at retirement? Today, that picture is fading fast. The remaining recipients are government workers. Corporate America has shifted gears, leaving many wondering: where’s the safety net in this new retirement paradigm? It’s not just you feeling the impact […]
Myths Of The Retirement Number
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of a fixed retirement number, advertised by some financial institutions, you’re not alone. In this episode, Scott debunks the retirement number myth, explaining that your retirement number is not just a single, daunting figure, but instead a combination of different income streams that work together.
Ep 11: The Bucket Strategy – A Simple Approach with Powerful Results
On episode 11 of Your Financial Compass, Scott introduces us to a strategy that can help you achieve your financial goals in retirement – The Bucket Strategy. The Bucket Strategy is a simple yet powerful approach to organizing your investments and ensuring that you have a reliable stream of income in retirement. It consists of three “buckets” – Safety, Income, and Growth.
