What to Do if You’re Retiring During a Down Market
Retirement is a major life milestone, ideally filled with the excitement of newfound freedom and the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of your labor. But retiring during a market downturn can stir anxiety. After decades of saving and investing, seeing your portfolio shrink just as you plan to tap into it is understandably nerve-wracking. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can employ to protect your finances and make your retirement more resilient—even in a turbulent market.
Financial Health: The Third Pillar of Wellness
We hear it all the time: prioritize your mental health. Don’t neglect your physical well-being. Eat better. Meditate. Move your body. All of these are essential, no doubt. But there's a critical part of your overall wellness that’s often overlooked in the conversation: your financial health.
Master Retirement Spending: Craft Your Income & Expense Blueprint
Retirement isn’t just about saving—it’s about knowing how to spend wisely. After years of diligent saving, the challenge shifts to making that money last. A structured retirement income and expense plan is essential for ensuring long-term financial security. In this article, we’ll explore how to optimize income sources, manage expenses, build a realistic budget, and withdraw funds efficiently to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
How to Prepare for Long-Term Care: Financial Strategies and Options
Planning for long-term care is a critical component of financial security, especially as life expectancy increases. With the rising cost of healthcare, preparing for potential long-term care expenses is essential to maintaining quality of life without depleting savings. This article explores key financial strategies, including long-term care insurance, Medicaid planning, and asset allocation, while also discussing the tax implications of these decisions.
It’s Financial Literacy Month - Key Components for Financial Success
Financial literacy is the cornerstone of a secure and prosperous future. Understanding the fundamental principles of money management empowers individuals to make informed decisions, navigate economic challenges, and achieve their financial goals. At the heart of financial literacy are six essential components: earning, spending, saving and investing, borrowing, protecting, and financial education and planning.
Student Loan Forgiveness: A Tax Planning Perspective
Education is a powerful tool, enhancing your quality of life and unlocking countless opportunities, from valuable social connections to better career prospects with higher salaries. You've dedicated years to your education, driven by the belief that it's a path to success.
Essential Tips for planning a Multigenerational Vacation
As we slowly prepare to return back to normalcy, it is the perfect time to begin planning a trip with your loved ones. A multigenerational vacation can be a time to build new memories with your family. Below are a few things to consider when planning your next trip to make sure it is one for the books!
How to Spend Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency
At the beginning of March, we published an article about cryptocurrency, now let’s explore the challenges and opportunities that exist for those hoping to earn, store, and spend their bitcoin or similar cryptoassets.
Top 5 Retirement Money Mistakes
After 17 years in the financial planning business. These are the 5 most common mistakes I see on a monthly basis.
Your Kids are Grown – Here are 5 Ways You can Help Them - Preserve and Grow Their Wealth!
Your children are grown, they have a stable source of income, and are navigating through life milestones. It might be time for you to check-in and help set them up for success.