The best retirement plans let you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. From stock market free-falls to soaring inflation, there are five major retirement risks that your retirement plan must be ready to handle. In this article, we explore each risk, as well as strategies you can use to keep your nest …
“Will social security still be around when I retire?” In our office, we hear this question almost every day. Social security is one of the most important government programs, with about 97% of elderly Americans currently receiving or planning to receive benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration is in trouble; according to a recent report, …
The Rolling Stones are no strangers to controversy. Since the band’s creation in 1962, the Stones have wrecked hotel rooms, dressed in drag, and consumed enough narcotics to incapacitate several elephant herds. The band’s 2019 No Filter tour is no exception. The headlines are less racy now that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are well …
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What does it mean to be financially independent? The definition of financial independence varies, depending on who you ask. To some, being financially independent means having more money than you could ever spend; for others, it’s liberation from debt and a paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle. Then there’s the FIRE movement, as in Financial Independence, Retire Early, a …
Social security is in trouble and many Americans have begun seeking social security alternatives to safely plan for retirement. The Social Security Administration suggests that your social security benefit make up about 40% of your income. If social security is only 40% of your earnings, how can you prepare for retirement without being too dependent …
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