As we age, we are increasingly confronted by those younger who insist on pointing out \”things have changed,\” and they, as part of the younger generation (which they take pride in telling us we are not), know a better way to go about planning for the future than we do. While certainly, there are new […]
While there is no way of predicting how things will play out in the financial markets in the coming months, allowing yourself to become distracted and unsettled by volatility will likely lead to rash decisions that can disrupt your well thought out long-term plans. Instead, stay focused on what you can control. This means sticking
We all want to eventually retire, and a dream for many would be to retire rich. Choosing when is the best time to retire is one of life’s big decisions, and one that requires thought before taking the plunge. While financial markets should never be the main driver behind this decision, they inevitably can have
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The cost of long-term care is significant and is something that most retirees will face. There are a few ways those costs can be covered, and you may not be aware of them. The obvious ones include self-funding or purchasing long-term care insurance. But did you know that some Fixed Annuity products that provide you
Medicare benefits start at age is 65, but you can begin receiving benefits years before that. You can benefit from senior discounts if you sign up for an AARP or AMAC membership when you turn 50. The minimum age requirements for other discounts vary by company or locale and may be between 50 and 65
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After years of diligent saving, many retirees become unsettled by the volatility in the markets, along with the risk of the unknown. The free-floating anxiety that exists when questions like when should you start withdrawing funds, how much is too much, will you have enough money to cover unexpected expenses, what if you outlive your
Uncertainty continues to be the only constant, and volatility is likely to continue as the market reacts to the changing trade landscape. While that can be nerve-racking, our position has always been one of prudence and remaining resilient when mitigating the risk of you losing your hard-earned retirement savings. We believe that will continue to
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This year will see a record number of Baby Boomers reach the traditional retirement age. All of them will be at least 65 by 2030. However, this poses a financial challenge since fewer taxable workers eventually translate into less funding for Social Security. There will be a serious crisis if Congress does not take action.
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We all know that it is not uncommon for one spouse to be the primary decision-maker when it comes to managing a couple’s money. But this approach can have consequences. One major consequence is if the spouse with the hold on the couple’s financial situation becomes incapacitated or dies, the other spouse may find themselves
We often speak with individuals who provide us with calculations for our retirement income, which calculations are based on various assumptions, from asset allocation to market projections to future returns that may turn out to be wrong. Assumptions are only ever indicative or directional, and while a valuable exercise, a retirement strategy based on these
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