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August 2019
What is Your Desired Retirement Lifestyle?
Even though finances are important, life isn’t just about money. Rather than have your finances dictate your retirement lifestyle, your retirement lifestyle can help dictate how you plan for your finances. After all, two people with similar amounts of money could have completely [...]
Equities Face Some Volatility Weekly update – August 19th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street U.S. stock indices saw significant ups and downs last week, with traders looking for economic cues from Treasury yields and also developments in the tariff fight between the U.S. and China. The S&P 500 lost 1.03% on the [...]
When it Comes to Taxes, Plan for Your Future Self
Retirement is a major event that can drastically change your day-to-day life, your financial strategies, and even your tax burden. Retirees may no longer receive taxable income from an employer, but they will likely receive income from other sources which can be taxed. [...]
Cool-Weather Summer Vacation Destinations
Can’t stand the heat? Escape to somewhere cooler! The beaches and pools are nice, but when temperatures get into the 90’s, cool mountain air can be a welcome change. Whether you’re outdoorsy or just want a change of scenery, Breckenridge, the Adirondacks, and [...]
Spending Your Free Time in Retirement
If you’re planning on taking a vacation, it’s probably something that you’ve looked forward to for a while now. And, that’s what retirement is about… It’s your 30 or more year vacation. Whether you’re traveling, volunteering, taking up new hobbies, or relaxing with [...]
Summer Resolutions
Summer is a great time to get in shape, but it can also be a challenging time. We want to relax by the pool with a drink or enjoy an extra burger at the barbeque, not watch our weight – after all, we’re [...]
Trade Tensions Affect Stocks Weekly update – August 12th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street Stocks spent much of last week rebounding from a Monday drop that reflected nervousness about the U.S.-China trade fight. By Thursday’s closing bell, the S&P 500 had regained all its Monday losses – but it descended again on [...]
Lifestyle Tips to Consider for Retirement
You’ve worked the majority of your life, and deserve to have many blissful years ahead. With a proper plan and execution strategy in place, you should be on-track to accomplish all of your retirement goals and dreams. If it’s been a little while [...]
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