Rising Costs in Retirement: Are You Prepared?
In 1960, a gallon of milk cost 36 cents, and today it costs $3.35 on average.[1] Inflation is to blame, and we could [...]
How Much Do You Need to Save for Retirement?
While $1 million is sometimes cited as the ideal number for retirement savings, this assumes a one-size-fits-all approach to retirement planning. Everyone's retirement [...]
Have You Factored Inflation into Your Retirement Plan?
We’ve seen increased government spending due to COVID and significant increases in government debt. Some economists theorize that this could lead to increased [...]
Will You Have to Retire Earlier Than You Expected To?
If you’re nearing retirement age and know you’re not financially prepared for retirement, your solution may be to work longer. While forgoing an [...]
Prepare for Taxes On Your Retirement Accounts
The Biden administration has already spent $1.9 trillion on COVID relief and has plans to spend trillions more on infrastructure projects, Medicaid expansion, [...]
Have You Solved Your Retirement Puzzle?
Have you ever been totally stumped by a puzzle or brain-teaser? Maybe that’s why we’re impressed by people who can solve a Rubix [...]
Don’t Forget About These Big Retirement Expenses
The rule of thumb says you’ll need about 80% of your pre-retirement income in retirement, but everyone is different. Many retirees want to [...]
Win the Retirement Lottery Without Winning the Lottery
There are so many stories about entertainers, athletes, and lottery winners who have all lost their fortunes and ended up bankrupt. Each one [...]
More Time to File Taxes and Review Your Retirement Plan
Tax season is the perfect time to take stock of your overall finances and how they may have changed in the last year. [...]
The Pandemic Won’t Be the Last Retirement Challenge You’ll Face
The pandemic has been hard on Americans nearing and in retirement, but there are likely other obstacles coming. Increased government spending on COVID [...]