The Federal Reserve met yesterday for the first time in 2019 and did not raise rates. This may allowconsumers to possibly borrow at a lower rate for purchases such as housing and autos. It also means, bond or CD...
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...
For shorter investment timelines, the safety of your money may be more important than the fact that the money keeps up with inflation. If so, there are a handful of investment options available, including . . .
The Social Security Administrations reports: ...over 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before reaching age 67. Those are some pretty rough odds! Given the risk, a disability policy can be a useful tool for protecting one's income...
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 for short-term investing: Treasury Bills Short-Term Bond Funds...
According to a survey by the Society of Actuaries, one of retiree’s biggest fears are investment losses. According to their study, 56% of retiree’s are “apprehensive that their investments will lose value in retirement.” This begs the question: is...