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What if 1 Million Dollars Isn’t Enough to Retire?
Apr 17, 2023 | Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
If you are headed toward retirement soon, or you have just retired, you may find yourself wondering, "Is my nest egg enough?" It's a common question and one that causes a lot of people a lot of reasonable anxiety. Because retirement finances are much more about...
Exploring The Difference Between an Investment and an Expense
Apr 10, 2023 | Financial Planning
In theory, the definitions of an investment or an expense are quite clear-cut. An expense, or cost, is simply the dispensing of time, money, or resources. An investment, while an expenditure, comes with the expectation of a return.[1][2] While the two ultimately have...
Navigating Retirement as a High-Net-Worth Individual
Apr 3, 2023 | Retirement Planning
For high-net-worth individuals and families, retirement is a significant shift. A high-net-worth individual, also known as an HNWI, is typically someone with at least $1 million in cash or assets that can be easily converted into cash, including stocks, bonds, mutual...
Current Market Risks and Your Retirement
Mar 27, 2023 | Economy, Retirement Planning, Stock Market
Our current economic situation is complex and, in some ways, unprecedented. Because of the pandemic, we have seen massive changes in how the market behaves, and we are having to readjust how we approach retirement planning. Government Payouts One of the major changes...
The SVB Situation and Your Financial Picture
Mar 20, 2023 | Financial Planning
You’ve likely heard the news that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has experienced a financial shock. In a matter of a few short days, Silicon Valley Bank lost its funds and went under. So, let's get into the facts that can help put this event into context. The Series of...
Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Retirement Planning
Mar 13, 2023 | Retirement Planning
Over the course of your life, you have probably acquired several different retirement accounts, and you have likely considered many kinds of retirement strategies. The key now, if you have recently retired or you are about to retire, is to start putting those...
Will Your Retirement Savings Be Enough?
Mar 6, 2023 | Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
Are you unsure of how much money you will need in retirement? This is a very common concern for Americans as they approach retirement age. This blog will give you some tips on how to begin estimating your needs in the future, as well as some tips on how to increase...
Quick Tips for Filing Your Taxes This Season
Feb 27, 2023 | Tax Planning, Taxes
Tax season is fast approaching, so you may find yourself with some important tax questions. This article will cover some of the pitfalls of this process to make sure that you get the most out of your taxes this year. Don’t file too early! You may be eager to file your...
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Your Mindset Toward Your Finances
Feb 20, 2023 | Financial Planning, Psychology
The concept of retirement planning is simple. Despite changes in the economy or in life itself, the concept of planning your retirement has remained unchanged. We work, save, retire, and repeat for generations over. But while the concept may be the same, the puzzle...
Protecting and Passing Down Your Financial Legacy
Feb 13, 2023 | Estate Planning
When it comes to passing on your wealth to your family, it is important to know the best ways to manage the process. An estimated 90% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the third generation, so if you are planning on leaving behind assets to your family, knowing...
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