This week’s blog post is inspired by Mark, who asks, "How much stock should I hold in my portfolio to get an investment return of 30% a year?" The answer isn't what you think it may be, because investment...
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According to a survey by the Society of Actuaries, one of retirees’ biggest fears is investment losses. According to their 2021 study, 66% of pre-retirees are concerned the value of their savings and investments might not keep up with...
Given current market valuations and the pending interest rate movement, many investors are drawn to short-term investments. Fortunately for those looking to invest for the short-term, there are multiple options available. What is a Short-Term Investment? Short-term investments are...
Work with me on this analogy. There are many pieces to a puzzle. Imagine that the puzzle you are putting together is your financial well-being. When you are putting the first few puzzle pieces in place, it is challenging...
Retirement is changing. There is a shift taking place on how we retire and who can help us get there. Gone are the days of working somewhere for 40 straight years and leaving with a pension to live on. ...
Over the weekend, a relative asked, “Are we in a bear market?” I answered his question with, “What do you think a bear market is?” He rattled off a few comments about the economy, and the market being down...
How much can retirees withdraw from their nest egg each year? This is a question that many thought was answered by the 4% rule, first articulated by Bill Bengan in 1994. Bengan is a retired financial planner from Southern...
Whether you’re already retired or thinking about retiring within the next few years, a second act might be on your mind. Have you given thought to what you’ll spend your time on in retirement? Many older adults view retirement...
U.S. stocks are cresting to all-time highs, almost daily. These are the times when investors look forward to opening their monthly statement. The anticipation is high, you open the envelope (or electronic statement) and wow, is that right? Shouldn’t...
Identity theft is on the rise. The most recent statistics (2014), according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 17.6 million Americans were victims of identity theft. That is nearly 7% of US residents. Most victims experienced the...