Financial Planning

Review Your Investment Strategy and Prepare for 2022

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on 2021, how your financial situation may have changed, and your goals for next year. Maybe 2022 is the year you’ll retire, or maybe not. Either way, you can review your investment strategy and prepare for 2022 and beyond. We Saw Record Highs in [...]

By |2021-12-13T14:37:54-05:00December 13th, 2021|Financial Planning, Investment Strategies|

Don’t Forget These Important End-of-Year Deadlines

Do you have a to-do checklist for December? It might include buying gifts, ordering a turkey, and sending out cards. In the midst of the busyness of the holidays, it can be easy to forget about your end-of-year financial checklist. However, December 31st is the deadline to make several important tax moves that could affect [...]

By |2021-12-06T14:46:38-05:00December 6th, 2021|Financial Planning|

How Will You Pay for Long-Term Care in the Future?

Even though you're a long time away from needing long-term care, now is the time to plan. An estimated 70% of Americans currently age 65 will need long-term care at some point, and costs can be staggering.[1] If you have a 70% chance of needing long-term care, you should think about how you would like [...]

By |2021-11-29T14:05:47-05:00November 29th, 2021|Financial Planning, Healthcare|

The Potential Hidden Costs of Inflation

You’ve probably heard about or experienced the effects of inflation - everyday items can cost more, and the monthly inflation numbers make the news. While the increased costs we see on a regular basis can have an impact on our finances, there may be some potential hidden costs to inflation we don’t necessarily see right [...]

By |2021-09-27T18:01:53-04:00September 27th, 2021|Economy, Financial Planning|

Financial Lessons from Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury: He created the first national bank, consolidated the new country's war debts, and established federal credit. You could say he was America's first Chief Financial Officer. He was also a self-taught immigrant who started with no wealth but ended up on the $10 bill. Hamilton never [...]

By |2021-07-30T14:56:12-04:00July 30th, 2021|Financial Planning|

Is Our Government Anticipating Inflation?

The Consumer-Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.2% in April as compared to last year.[1] We could see higher prices when it comes to travel, food, cars, and other common goods and services. High inflation can hurt retirees who are living off their savings, especially when we have near-zero interest rates. We already see bigger Social [...]

By |2021-06-07T03:56:25-04:00June 7th, 2021|Economy, Financial Planning, Government|

3 Things to Think About Before Buying a Vacation Home

A home is one of the most significant purchases you’ve made in your lifetime, so you should take your time when thinking about buying a second one. Many people have a favorite vacation spot in a scenic area, but they can’t spend a significant amount of time there until they’re retired. If you’re thinking about [...]

By |2021-05-21T19:54:03-04:00May 21st, 2021|Financial Planning, Investment Strategies|

How Much Do You Need to Save for Retirement?

  While $1 million is sometimes cited as the ideal number for retirement savings, this assumes a one-size-fits-all approach to retirement planning. Everyone's retirement goals are unique, and preparing for retirement might not be as simple as saving a certain amount at all. It's worth taking a more in-depth look at your finances and future [...]

By |2021-05-17T00:17:53-04:00May 17th, 2021|Financial Planning, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning|
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