5 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid Around the Holidays
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and giving. However, amidst the excitement, it's essential to make sound financial decisions to prevent regret in the New Year. Here are some common financial mistakes that people often make during the holiday season and why you should avoid them. Excessive Spending The season is characterized by gift-giving, decorating, and feasting, [...]
Don’t Leave Your Retirement Stability Up to Chance
One crucial aspect that you should financially monitor is the common financial stumbling block encountered when shifting to a retirement lifestyle. Here are some valuable insights from our professionals for those on the verge of retirement: Stick to a Well-Constructed Plan Having a well-defined blueprint for your retirement plan, which considers your budget and expected expenditures, is crucial. If your [...]
The Generic 60/40 Portfolio May Need an Examination
As the holidays approach, you may be rounding up your finances for the end of the year. If so, one thing you may want to keep an eye on is the design of your financial portfolio. Your portfolio may not be set up with the best possible spread of investments and assets. If you’re using a generic 60/40 portfolio (60% [...]
Help Boost Your Income with These 3 Strategies
Do you feel like you have enough saved for retirement? Do you have anything saved for retirement? If your answer to either of these questions is no, then our advisors may have some strategies to help you turn your retirement income strategy around. Here are some things that our advisors recommend when it comes to boosting your retirement savings: Assess [...]
What to Expect When Working with a Financial Advisor
Working with a financial advisor is a big deal. In the same way a good doctor may know key aspects of your personal health, a good financial advisor will know the crucial aspects of your financial situation–all to help you improve your financial health and retirement longevity. That’s why it’s important to know what to expect when working with a [...]
Understanding the Four Phases of Your Retirement Budget Strategy
One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. The length of each phase and the strategies for each are going to differ from person to person, but this can be a helpful way to break down a very complex topic. We’re going to break down each one of the phases and explain some important financial moments [...]
Take Advantage of These Tax Strategies Before the Year Ends
We’re coming up on the end of the year, and while it’s a time to take a break and enjoy the holiday season, it’s also a good time to consider tax strategies that may benefit you. Because taxes are calculated from January 1st to December 31st of each year, and certain retirement rules and laws reset at the same time, [...]
4 Birthdays Crucial to Your Pre-Retirement Plan
There are many important birthdays when it comes to retirement planning. So, as you approach your retirement, it’s crucial to have a few of these in mind as key milestones. Here are 4 important birthdays to make note of as you set up your financial future: Catch-Up Contributions Begin at Age 50 When you reach age 50, you can [...]
