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Many people assume that they will contribute to their 401(k) for decades, carry it into retirement, and begin distributions. And for some, that works out just fine. But as with anything else in life, you want to make that decision with full knowledge of the other options available to you,…
No one hopes to carry significant debts into retirement, and you particularly don’t wish to leave behind large debts for your loved ones after you pass away. But some amount of debt is normal for everyone, and is usually unavoidable. Planning for those debts, then, is the way to protect…
Like most people, you probably anticipate that Social Security will make up an important part of your retirement income. But how large can your monthly benefit payment actually be? That will be determined by a number of factors unique to your situation, but let’s take a look at the maximum…
Most people think of life insurance as a one-size-fits-all product. You assume you need a certain amount of coverage, you purchase a policy with a premium you can afford, and now you’re all set… But are you? The truth is, each life insurance policy is not designed to appeal to…
Your grandparents might have worked for the same company for thirty years, and then retired with a comfortable pension or retirement savings. Today, those situations are rare. Not only are pensions rare, with the burden of retirement preparations falling more on workers’ shoulders; most of us tend to change employers…
Planning for retirement will require many years, and many decisions along the way. Sometimes you might even change your mind on a few of those choices, and that’s okay. There’s no way we can fit every consideration into a single blog, of course, but much of your planning will boil…
Tax season is an especially busy time for accountants, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for con artists. Tax refunds are some of their favorite “meat”, and they’re out hunting! As you get ready to file your federal income tax return, be on guard against these five common tax…
Recently, some information surfaced that I found interesting, as a female financial advisor. So naturally I wanted to share this perspective with my blog readers! I’ve been seeing a lot of interesting news about female investors versus male investors. And while it’s important to stress that both styles can be…
While public opinion on the economy is often strictly divided along political lines, opinions of personal household finances tend to be more accurate. So while a majority of Americans feel that the economy has improved in the past two years, many aren’t feeling that impact upon their own financial situations….
Is 2019 your year? Maybe you’ve been counting down the days until retirement, and you think you’re almost there. Before you take the leap, ask yourself these four questions and evaluate your answers. Where do I want to live? No longer bound by proximity to work, school zones, and the…