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Every retirement is unique. Yet, there are universal issues that concern almost every retirement. Most of these questions apply to pre-retirees, retirees and those who have reached the traditional retirement years but are still in the labor force. In this month’s Retirement Watch Spotlight Series online seminar, we discuss the 10 questions that should be […]
While the headlines focus on how the major stock indexes are doing, it’s important to examine the details of what’s happening within the indexes from time to time as well. Looking under the hood of an index is important because a few stocks can lead the index higher or lower and hide what is happening […]
I recently came across an article in Outside magazine online describing a study that sought to determine which form of exercise is better for health and longevity. The choice was between cardio, or aerobic, exercise and weight lifting, or resistance exercises. It is a longstanding and controversial question among people who study health and fitness. […]
On Jan. 30, the Federal Reserve finally admitted it made a big mistake, but did the U.S. central bank take too long to realize it? The Fed tightened monetary policy aggressively in 2017 and 2018. In September 2018, it ratcheted up the rhetoric, telling investors to expect a series of interest rate increases through 2019. […]
In my new Retirement Watch Spotlight Series, I’ll share my newest breakthrough strategies for protecting your assets and growing your portfolio, including how to prepare for the next market downturn. Click here now to learn more.
Retirement abroad is enticing to more and more Americans, but many of them make key mistakes that spoil their plans for a foreign retirement haven. The Social Security Administration reports it sends benefits to more than half a million U.S. retirees living overseas. The number increased substantially over the last 10 years. But it significantly […]
The 2018 tax bills are surprising many people, especially retirees. Some paid less than they expected because of the 2017 tax law, but others were disappointed with their savings or paid higher taxes. Don’t be surprised or disappointed by your 2019 income tax bill. The best way to avoid tax surprises is to begin planning […]
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are the best retirement planning tool available, but some people don’t know a legal trick to fully funding their HSAs. An HSA has three powerful tax benefits. Contributions to the account are tax deductible or excluded from gross income when an employer makes them. The account can be invested, and income […]
There’s an important gap in many estate plans. The oversight can cause a large portion of your estate to end up with people other than your loved ones. The Estate Planning goal many people overlook is to ensure that a large portion of the estate doesn’t end up in the hands of people you never […]
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