Football fanatics spend hours learning about their team’s tactics, dynamics, and playing history. Those who pay attention don’t just notice how many wins their team has, but how they got to be so good. There’s a lot we can learn from football when it comes to retirement planning. For instance, you have to know how [...]

Retirement planning can seem overwhelming, even if you feel you’ve saved enough to retire. It’s hard to know where to begin because a comprehensive retirement plan involves so many elements, from an investment strategy to tax minimization. When faced with a complex problem, we can often end up procrastinating. But a better approach is to [...]

For many people, retirement planning is a joint effort. Whether you’re newlyweds or celebrating another milestone anniversary, there are some important conversations that you may want to consider having with your spouse regarding retirement. Here are some topics you may want to cover when creating a retirement plan built for two. How Much Do We [...]

If you’ve ever owned a house, you know how much upkeep it requires. Something always needs to be fixed or replaced, and if small problems go unchecked for too long, they can turn into bigger problems. The same is true for retirement planning. Here are three important questions to ask yourself to keep your retirement [...]

Hopefully, all your presents are wrapped and under the tree by now. This is a time of year when we’re mostly focused on other people, but once you’ve distributed all of your gifts, consider giving yourself the gift of a retirement plan. To help you get started, here are three questions your retirement plan should [...]

The only certainty in life is that there will be uncertainties. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t create a plan to address them. Retirement shouldn’t be a time of anxiety or worry; it should be a time when you feel financially secure and can enjoy the money you’ve worked hard to earn for decades. The [...]

Almost everything we do has some type of a process or warm-up routine. From playing golf to driving a car, every activity has certain steps that should be taken before you begin. Take for example a pilot performing their pre-flight routine and inspections. They walk around the entire plane looking for any visual problems on [...]

Sometimes life gives us lemons, as the saying goes. In order to make lemonade, you need a plan. Whether it’s a financial crisis or a personal setback, there are events that can upend your retirement if you’re not prepared. Have a plan for handling retirement curveballs if they come your way. An Earlier-Than-Expected Retirement It [...]

Many of today's retirees are the wealthiest retirees of all time. Rising home values, strong market returns, and a generation of dedicated workers mean that there are more millionaires than ever. But, even if you have built a substantial nest egg, you may not feel like a millionaire and may be worried about how you'll [...]