3 Common Scams Aimed at Retirees
Cybercrimes aimed at older Americans have increased five times since 2014, and all too often, they’re successful. Social Security and retirement account scams can be financially devastating and very difficult to correct, so know how [...]
How Will Social Security Respond to Higher Inflation?
Inflation is on the rise, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently testified to Congress regarding the Federal Reserve’s commitment to controlling inflation. He admitted that inflation is “well above target” but didn’t indicate any [...]
Financial Lessons from Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury: He created the first national bank, consolidated the new country’s war debts, and established federal credit. You could say he was America’s first Chief Financial Officer. [...]
Where Could Your Retirement Income Come From?
You’re used to receiving a paycheck, and perhaps you’ve been used to it steadily increasing over the course of your career. You may have experienced what’s known as “lifestyle inflation” and may not plan to [...]
Post-COVID Decluttering
If your nest isn’t as full as it once was, or you find you’ve accumulated a few too many things during COVID, consider decluttering. Having less clutter in your living space and better organization can [...]
The Most Important Ages for Your Retirement Accounts
If you have a 401(k), IRA, or other retirement accounts, it’s important to keep a few things top of mind: Know how much you’re contributing, how your investments are performing, and how much you’re paying [...]
Words of Wisdom from George Washington on Retirement
Aim to retire to something, not just from something. Retirement is the beginning of a new stage of life that can be active and fulfilling if we do it right. We can learn a lot about how to do [...]
Retirement Has Changed – Have Your Plans?
People are retiring differently today than in the past – just think, will you retire exactly like your parents did? Probably not. Retirement is no longer about the end of a career; it’s about the [...]