How to Tell if You’re Taking on Too Much Risk (Or Too Little!)
Imagine this: You check your retirement account and see a drop in value. Your stomach tightens. Thoughts race through your mind: Should I sell now before it gets worse? Is [...]
How to Use Your HSA Wisely in Retirement
Retirement is a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. But amidst the dreams of travel and newfound hobbies, there's one aspect that often looms large: healthcare expenses. Enter [...]
Post-Tax Season Tips for Pre-Retirees
Tax season is behind us, but for pre-retirees—those within 10-15 years of retirement—this is the perfect time to reassess financial strategies. The decisions you make now can significantly impact your [...]
Why Tariffs (and Even the Threat of Them) Swing the Market
You’ve probably heard the word “tariff” tossed around in financial headlines lately—but what does it really mean for your investments? At first glance, tariffs might seem like just another policy [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
How to Support Your Aging Parents Without Sacrificing Your Financial Stability
Supporting your aging parents is one of the most meaningful things you can do—but what happens when their financial needs start to clash with your own? The last thing you [...]
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 [...]
3 General Financial Myths That Could Still Cost You in Retirement
In 4 Retirement Planning Myths That Could Cost You, we tackled some of the most common financial myths that could be costing you money. In this article, we’re going to [...]