5 Unique Risks for the Affluent Investor
You may think that as a high net worth individual, or even a millionaire next door, you may have an easy road ahead in maintaining your wealth. But a greater amount of wealth to protect introduces unique challenges that are specific to the size [...]
3 Questions You May Have About Medicare
With market volatility and inflation affecting people’s finances, talk about investment strategies and portfolio longevity seems to dominate retirement planning conversations. But one of the most important aspects of retirement is often overlooked in these conversations: healthcare costs. There are many unexpected costs in [...]
What Volatility Truly Means
Nowadays, the word “volatility” seems thrown around more than ever. Usually, when it comes to financial talk, “volatility” is used to describe a downward trend. But that’s not what volatility really means! Volatility is technically referring to large up and down swings in the [...]
Trusts vs. Wills – What’s the Difference?
Planning for after your passing can be difficult. But creating a plan for what happens to your estate is highly important for your family and your legacy. If left unattended, your estate can potentially be caught up in arduous court processes and cause disputes [...]
3 Strikes to Avoid When Tax Planning
Taxes are among the most common concern for people in retirement. You might be wondering how to start thinking about your tax strategy so you aren’t taxed more than you need to be. These three mistakes can help start the conversation about what a [...]
5 Key Components to the Retirement Bucket Strategy
Saving for retirement is a long-term endeavor. It’s not about finding the next hottest stock or trying to get rich quickly. It requires a different perspective on your wealth and income that accounts for your needs in different stages of your life, from the [...]
4 Easy-to-Overlook Estate Planning Mistakes
It’s easy to avoid making an estate plan, but not having one won’t be easy on your loved ones. Having your affairs in order can be a big help to your family, so consider creating a comprehensive estate plan. Unfortunately, there are many easy-to-overlook [...]
Inflation and a Gallon of Milk
In 1960, a gallon of conventional whole milk was 31 cents, and today it’s $4.21 on average.[1] A few dollars might not seem like much, but that’s a 1,258% increase! Now that we’re seeing high inflation, the buying power of your money – including [...]
Are You Asking the Right Questions Before You Retire?
You might remember a time when markets kept increasing and your retirement portfolio was smooth sailing. But that was before the recent inflation numbers and market correction. You may have built a substantial nest egg, but even then, you may be concerned about how [...]
