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Weathering the Storm: How Market Volatility Impacts Retirement & What You Can Do About It

Picture this: Jim and Linda, both 67, just retired after decades of hard work. They planned carefully, saved consistently, and looked forward to enjoying their golden years. But then came a market downturn. Suddenly, their portfolio dropped 20% in a matter of weeks. The income they planned to draw from their investments now seems shaky.* [...]

By |2025-05-05T10:27:18-04:00May 5th, 2025|Blog, Economy, Investing, Stock Market|

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|
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