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Posted April 17, 2019
Quarter In Review Following a challenging 2018, U.S. stocks came roaring back in 2019. Whatever concerns consumers and investors might have about political, geopolitical or economic instability, they do not seem to be reflected in stock prices, although the enthusiasmREAD MORE
Posted April 9, 2019
read·i·ness noun 1. the state of being fully prepared for something. 2. willingness to do something. Being ready to retire is more than just being willing to retire. Ensuring financial security for the rest of your life requires planning, discipline,READ MORE
Posted March 19, 2019
In the 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, the main character is a struggling single father whose pursuit of happiness is intertwined with his pursuit of money and success. The story highlights how the feeling of happinessREAD MORE
Posted March 12, 2019
To be financially comfortable in retirement, the general rule of the thumb is that you’ll need approximately 80% of your annual pre-retirement income. Spending in retirement is a mixed bag. You can get by on less because some monthly expensesREAD MORE
Posted March 5, 2019
When planning for a comfortable retirement, taxes are a significant consideration. Taxes are among the largest contributors to your cost of living in retirement, and cost of living can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and a meager one.READ MORE