Budgeting… without the work! Let’s face it. To keep your finances healthy, you need to have a good budget. But that takes work, and last time I checked, we all hate working in Microsoft Excel. There’s GOT to be a better [...]
Why 25 is the best number to multiply When it comes to retirement, nothing is more important than being prepared. Whether starting early or late, it’s the ‘starting’ that matters. A good rule of thumb is the 25x Rule; it’s an easy [...]
When funny makes money Remember this time last year? There was a lot of news out there about something called wallstreetbets. In this popular Reddit forum, like-minded consumers talk stock. They focused on GameStop stock, known as GME. The stock was nearly [...]
You might be concerned, with good reason Retirement is always the dream of the working class, and we spend our lives thinking about the day we can finally hang up our boots or close the office door for the last time. [...]
Retirement Income "Shock Absorbers?" If you’re over 50 with less than $1 million in investments, you likely have questions like: What happens to my investments and retirement income when the stock market drops (or a recession hits)? How will I maintain [...]
Expect The Unexpected A financial plan, by design, is a way of preparing for the future and ensuring that you have enough money to get you through retirement or another life event. But what happens if you’ve got just enough to live off [...]
What’s the price of an annuity’s guaranteed returns? As stocks drop and prices rise, there’s a lot of talk about annuities. Some people speak about annuities like they’re the answer to all your problems. Others think it sounds too good to [...]
Do you actually have enough to retire on? Despite all of your estimates and time spent with a calculator, you might undershoot your ideal retirement fund! The last thing you want is to be up the creek without a paddle when [...]
Break a sweat without hitting the gym The gym is a necessary evil for most of us. All the eating and drinking we do (looking at you, holiday season) means we need to stay on top of our physical health. Know [...]
Are you safe to retire? Choosing when to retire is a difficult choice. There are personal considerations–job satisfaction, health issues, family priorities. Do you know what you’ll do with all your free time? There are financial considerations, too–your savings, cost of [...]
