Social networks have been on everyone’s mind lately, from Facebook’s falling stock price to debates about whether the internet is too isolating. If you’ve been thinking about your own social networks, you’re probably asking yourself a few common questions. Who do I really connect with? How do I stay part of other people’s lives, and [...]
Whether you’re approaching, transitioning into, or already in retirement, it’s crucial that you develop a plan to protect your hard-earned savings. According to a recent retirement survey by the Insured Retirement Institute, 41% of Baby Boomer participants stated “monthly guaranteed income” as the #1 or #2 most important trait for their retirement investments. Having a solid [...]
As if it isn’t hard enough to plan for retirement, a whole bunch of other things to worry about seem to pop up almost daily. And, some of these things like trade wars seem as if they get bigger and scarier as the news cycle grows. But this isn’t about trade wars, North Korea, or [...]
The 4th of July, a celebration of our great nation’s independence, is here once again! What that also means is that 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 evolved into nothing more than a big retail holiday, but let’s not forget the true [...]
If there’s one thing that we can all agree on, it’s that we lead busy lives. Whether you’re in your final years of working or early stages of retirement, it’s important that you carve out enough time in order to do the things you love, with the people you love. But, the all important question [...]
Well, we made it through another winter and now the unofficial start to summer has begun. That’s right, with this weekend’s celebration of Memorial Day, the time to fire up the grill and gather with friends and family is officially here. Unfortunately, that’s the first thing that comes to mind for many people when celebrating [...]
No matter how healthy you are right now, or “plan” to be later on in life, it’s essential for you to protect your retirement savings from potential Long-Term Care (LTC) and other health-related expenses. Without a solid plan in place that addresses the potential expenses associated with LTC and health risks, your savings could be [...]
If there’s one thing that’s for certain about the market, it’s that nobody knows what will happen next. Recently, the Trump administration announced new steel and aluminum tariffs. Tariffs are special taxes that the government places on a product being imported from a foreign country. The new law creates a 25% tax on any foreign [...]
Source: Factset The post-recession bull market is starting to slow down as evidenced by yesterday’s worst single-day point decline in Dow history. The previous record was set on September 29th, 2008 when the Dow fell 777 points. Now, it’s more important than ever to make sure that your retirement plan is ready for anything. By [...]
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association said that 62% of Americans report being stressed about money. There’s no better time than New Year’s to review your current situation and make resolutions to be financially healthy in the New Year. However, it’s interesting to note that according to a Nielson survey, only 25% of [...]
