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October 2019
Will You Retire in an Uncertain World?
With a trade war heating up, talk of impeachment, and turmoil in the middle east, the markets have experienced ups and downs. There are many voices out there telling us different things. Some say to sell and save yourself from the worst, others [...]
Benefits of Pets
Once people retire and become empty nesters, they often enjoy their freedom to travel, make their own schedule, and have some time to themselves. But after a while, they might experience a lack of social connections and a loss of purpose that a [...]
Trade Winds Move the Market Weekly update – October 14th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street Stock prices pushed higher last week, as investors remained hyper-focused on any new developments with the U.S. trade negotiations with China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 0.91%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 0.62%. The [...]
Reviewing Your Healthcare Needs in Retirement
Your healthcare needs can change in retirement, as can the way you pay for them. At 65, most Medicare beneficiaries must start navigating a new system. If you are or will be a Medicare beneficiary, one important date that should make it onto [...]
An Active Retirement
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us, but what about as we get older? Over the course of a career spent working countless hours and long nights, we may have gotten somewhat out of shape. We might think it’s too late [...]
Special Update: Quarterly Report Weekly update – October 7th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street The fourth quarter started with a mixed week for equities. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.92% for the week; the S&P 500, 0.33%. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite improved 0.54%. Overseas stocks pulled back: the MSCI EAFE [...]
Be Aware of 401(k) Fees
Do you know how much you’re paying in 401(k) fees? Or that you’re being charged fees at all? According to a TD Ameritrade Survey, 27% of participants didn’t know how much they were paying. And, 37% of those surveyed didn’t know they were [...]
The Benefits of Gardening
Fall is harvest time: Pumpkins, squash, and apples fill grocery stores, and if you have a garden your own produce might be ready to pick. Of course, not everyone has a garden – gardening can be too time consuming for people who work [...]
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