Big State Financial Retirement Blog
August 2017
Enhance Your Happiness in Retirement
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, retirement by itself often produces a positive impact on people's sense of well-being, a feeling that lasts for a considerable length of time. Psychologists have determined that each [...]
Fun and Affordable Retirement Activities
Entering retirement is a dramatic shift in lifestyle, but luckily there is plenty of time for new or old hobbies. Here are a few activities that are both fun and inexpensive that you can do [...]
Successful Retirement Planning Involves More Than Just Money
A pretty common retirement planning question people ask is, “what’s the most important thing I can do to plan for a successful retirement?” And, the answer might surprise you… You might expect a response [...]
July 2017
Smart Budgeting Techniques for Retirement
Although one of the most common retirement planning questions is how much money will I need for a successful retirement, it may be more important to focus on how much income you’ll need during your [...]
Happy Independence Day
The 4th of July, a celebration of our great nation’s independence, is here! That also means you’ll be bombarded with all the big sales on everything from outdoor grills and cars, to mattresses and televisions. Unfortunately, for many the 4th seems to have [...]
June 2017
Stay Cool This Summer by Checking Your Portfolio
In case you haven’t noticed, the first day of summer just passed. Don’t feel bad if you missed it because it seems to be getting harder to tell when spring ends and summer begins. [...]