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Four Ways You Can Increase Your Life Expectancy
At a recent event, I was introduced to a book called Living to 100. The book explores many of the factors that contribute to longevity and is based on research performed by the New England Centenarian Study. As you probably … Continue reading
You Think You Have More Time
One of the toughest parts of my job as a financial advisor is experiencing the passing of a long-time client. Comforting a grieving family and helping to guide heirs through the account transfer process that follows is both challenging and … Continue reading
Social Security & the Marshmallow Test
Beginning in the late 1960’s, a professor at Stanford University began a series of studies on delayed gratification. Pre-school children were given a single marshmallow and then offered a choice: they could eat the marshmallow immediately or they could wait … Continue reading
The Retirement Salary®
The Retirement Salary® is our proprietary retirement income strategy. It is not an annuity or commission-based product. It is designed to provide retirees with a steady, predictable income while allowing the portfolio to continue growing over time. Please view the … Continue reading
Quirky IRA Deductibility Rules
Few would question the merits of using a Traditional IRA as a vehicle for tax-deferred retirement savings. They are very easy to establish, and the investment options are vast. As long as you are under the age of 70 ½ … Continue reading
Medical Expenses Typically Underestimated in Retirement
While medical expenses should come as no surprise to retirees, the amount of money we anticipate spending on medical care in retirement is often grossly underestimated. Based on a 17-year retirement, a couple who retired last year could expect to … Continue reading
Breaking Free from the 401(k) Trap
401(k) plans are a great way to save money for retirement, but they don’t always have the best investment options available within the plan. Employees are generally limited to a list of 10 or 12 mutual funds and are unable … Continue reading