You worked hard throughout your life, you paid into social security, and now you’re looking forward to enjoying your retirement. Social security planning is a major part of entering retirement and can play a major role in how you are able to enjoy the years after...
“How much do I need for retirement?” It’s a common question asked by people of all ages. Some advisors like to quote a nice round number and say that you should have a million dollars set aside for retirement. However, that number means nothing if it doesn’t fit your...
As you near retirement, you are beginning to dream of your golden years after you finally retire and begin to enjoy all of your hard work. However, you are also becoming more and more aware of the potential risk your portfolio is facing. Could a downturn in the...
You’ve done everything right. You have worked hard, saved money, and you’re now beginning to think of enjoying the fruits of your hard work in retirement. The thought of retirement can be equally exciting and scary. For example, nearly half of people worry about...
Long-term care is never something people are eager to think about. Discussing the potential of requiring long-term care means discussing the potential of one’s own failing health. Yet, over half of all Americans are expected to need some form of long term care in...
Many people make the decision to downsize their home as they get closer to retirement. In fact, 42% of people plan to downsize at some point in their life. The benefits of downsizing can be numerous depending on your personal preferences. For example, downsizing could...
