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What Retirees Should Know About Tariffs

As a new administration weighs its stance on tariffs, it’s worth considering how these policies may affect retirees and their financial plans. Tariffs, often described as taxes on imported goods, are actually taxes imposed on U.S. companies importing foreign products. These taxes can ripple through the economy, impacting consumer prices, including essentials that retirees rely [...]

By |2025-04-28T11:45:31-04:00April 28th, 2025|Blog, Economy, Government, Taxes|

Is It Time to Refresh Your Annuity? Here’s Why You Might Consider It

Annuities have long been a cornerstone for those seeking a steady income stream in retirement. However, the financial landscape is ever-evolving, and what worked a few years ago might not be the best fit today. With rising interest rates, inflation concerns, and innovative annuity products entering the market, now might be a great time to [...]

By |2025-04-21T13:23:34-04:00April 21st, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement Planning|

Is a Roth IRA Conversion in Your Future?

Retirees aiming to reduce their taxes in retirement can benefit from strategic conversions and transfers between traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), especially when considering the timing and financial landscape. Identifying optimal windows for Roth conversions can lead to significant tax advantages and may enhance retirement income. Here are key opportunities to consider: During [...]

Travel Tips for Retirees: How to See the World Stress-Free

Retirement isn’t just the end of a career—it’s the beginning of a new adventure. With the freedom to travel when and where you want, you can finally take those bucket-list trips, revisit favorite destinations, or explore new cultures at your own pace. But before you pack your bags and book your flight, a little preparation [...]

By |2025-04-07T11:17:21-04:00April 11th, 2025|Blog, Travel|

6 Tips for Building a Retirement Budget

Building a retirement budget is critical to working toward an independent and relaxing life after leaving the workforce. Creating this budget can positively impact one's lifestyle, provide confidence and control over one's money, and safeguard against potential financial pitfalls. Here are the foundational steps to establishing a retirement budget. Step #1 Identify retirement income sources. [...]

By |2025-04-06T22:02:44-04:00April 6th, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning|

A Guide for Aspiring Photographers

Taking up photography as a pastime can be a wonderful idea when you retire. It will give you the perfect opportunity to soak in the beauty of everything around you. The introduction of smartphones and sophisticated digital cameras has made it a breeze to capture a pleasing image. The computers embedded in these devices automatically [...]

By |2025-04-04T01:01:41-04:00April 4th, 2025|Blog, Hobbies, Lifestyle|

3 General Financial Myths That Could Still Cost You in Retirement

In 4 Retirement Planning Myths That Could Cost You, we tackled some of the most common financial myths that could be costing you money. In this article, we’re going to debunk three more myths about general personal financial management that could still have an impact on your retirement. Myth 1: Once You Create a Financial [...]

By |2025-03-31T10:32:33-04:00March 31st, 2025|Blog, Retirement Planning|
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