May 18, 2023
Your Surprising Longevity
How long do you think you’re going to live? How does that compare to other countries? One of the most surprising pieces of news, to many people, is that they…
May 18, 2023
Is the Debt Ceiling Bringing You Down?
So, what’s up with the U.S. debt ceiling? As potential threats loom large, we’re seeing articles in abundance, explaining where we’re at, how we got here, and what to expect…
April 19, 2023
Is Social Security Going Bust?
In planning for retirement, one topic is often top of mind: What if Social Security goes bust? Most of us have been paying into the program our entire working lives,…
February 2, 2023
3 Small Moves that Make a Big Difference in Retirement
Saving for retirement doesn’t happen overnight. It’s an ongoing process that requires monitoring and tweaking your plan over many years to help ensure you have enough to meet your retirement…
December 13, 2022
When Should You Take Your Social Security?
Ever since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed off on the 1935 Social Security Act, most Americans have ended up pondering this critical question as they approach retirement: “When should I…
March 28, 2022
Interest Rates, Inflation, and Investment Strategy Part 1: Understanding Interest Rates
At its March 15–16 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its federal target funds rate by a quarter point. It was the first increase since…
January 28, 2022
Fighter Planes and Market Turmoil
Have you been reading the daily headlines—watching markets stall, recover, and dip once again? If so, you may be wondering whether there’s anything you can do to avoid the motion…
August 9, 2021
4 Risks That Can Impact Your Retirement
Even with careful planning and diligent saving, some parts of retirement planning can be out of our control. Factors like longevity, rising medical costs and the ups and downs of…