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As a financial planning company, we can’t let a half marathon experience like this pass without relating some financial ...
07/23/2024

As a financial planning company, we can’t let a half marathon experience like this pass without relating some financial lessons.

Lifting my hand to my brow around mile 7, I knew I was in trouble. I was a little over half way through the Star Valley Half Marathon race, and I had stopped sweating and was feeling lethargic. This was a clear sign that if I didn’t slow down and get some liquids, my safety would be at risk. When ...

From time to time I'll check on my past blog activity to see which articles online readers are enjoying the most. Intere...
03/19/2024

From time to time I'll check on my past blog activity to see which articles online readers are enjoying the most. Interestingly, one of my most popular posts was this article I wrote in 2017 about Abraham Lincoln's debt problem.

Hale Financial has grown significantly since then, so many of you may not have read it. I think you'll enjoy it--its lessons are as relevant today as ever before.

Unlike some influential figures of his time, Abraham Lincoln did not grow up as a child of privilege. Born in a one-room log cabin to humble parents, he completed backbreaking work alongside his father to scrape out a family living. Lincoln could wield an axe and clear land like no other, but he di

Not always ideal, but there are a few reasons to do it...
02/15/2024

Not always ideal, but there are a few reasons to do it...

Waiting to start Social Security has a key advantage: the longer you delay, the higher your Social Security paycheck will be over time.  But there are cases when it could make sense not to delay, contrary to popular opinion. Let’s explore this topic, and a few scenarios where it makes se

Some strategies to possibly lower your taxes through charitable giving.
01/29/2024

Some strategies to possibly lower your taxes through charitable giving.

In 2022, nearly $500 billion was donated to US charities. Most charitable giving isn’t motivated by the tax benefits, but these benefits exist…and they can have a real impact! In this post I’ll explore some ways charitable giving can reduce your taxes.

The WRS pension is a great retirement benefit, but what should you choose for your COLA option? Or should you go "No COL...
01/16/2024

The WRS pension is a great retirement benefit, but what should you choose for your COLA option? Or should you go "No COLA?"

The Wyoming Retirement System (WRS) pension is an impressive retirement plan , offering guaranteed income to thousands of Wyoming employees across hundreds of employers.  Among its many features, a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, is available at varying amounts. This feature helps you

There are active funds and index funds. Active funds aim to "beat the market" but the data is clear that the vast majori...
10/24/2023

There are active funds and index funds. Active funds aim to "beat the market" but the data is clear that the vast majority of active funds underperform index funds over long periods of time. Therefore, ironically, the best way to "beat the [active] market" is to invest in index funds.

What the fishing industry in India can teach us about outperforming the stock market.

While inflation is now trending downward, inflation is historically always present, and there’s still a threat that unus...
10/18/2023

While inflation is now trending downward, inflation is historically always present, and there’s still a threat that unusually high inflation can rear its ugly head once again, especially given that most retirees expect to live another 20 to 30 years once they leave the workforce.

Fortunately there are several practical ways for retirees to protect themselves against inflation.

The financial shock of soaring inflation in 2022 caught everyone off guard. Within a matter of months, the price of rent, fuel, and countless consumer goods went through the roof. Having been in a period of relatively low, calm inflation for decades led us not to worry about this financial expense,

Whether it's enough or not misses the more important point: That Social Security continues to provide important inflatio...
10/16/2023

Whether it's enough or not misses the more important point: That Social Security continues to provide important inflation protection for retirees.

Starting in January, average monthly checks will increase by $59.

For many families, the transition into retirement is more like a series of steps than a leap. Oftentimes, for example, S...
10/12/2023

For many families, the transition into retirement is more like a series of steps than a leap. Oftentimes, for example, Social Security is started even though an earner is still working. There are many reasons for this, including an interest in at least staying employed on a part-time basis, but needing Social Security to supplement their income.

In times like these, Social Security’s “earning test” may come into play.

For many families, the transition into retirement is more like a series of steps than a leap. Oftentimes, for example, Social Security is started even though an earner is still working. There are many reasons for this, including an interest in at least staying employed on a part-time basis, but need

I’m often asked this question: “Am I investing the right way?” The answer is more straightforward for someone still savi...
08/16/2023

I’m often asked this question: “Am I investing the right way?”

The answer is more straightforward for someone still saving for retirement. For a pre-retiree or retiree, it’s more complicated.

I’m often asked this question: “Am I investing the right way?”  The answer is more straightforward for someone still saving for retirement. For a pre-retiree or retiree, it’s more complicated.

Interest rates haven’t been this high for decades. While that’s hurting borrowers, lenders are benefiting. Find ways to ...
06/13/2023

Interest rates haven’t been this high for decades. While that’s hurting borrowers, lenders are benefiting. Find ways to become a "lender!"

What a difference a year makes. Last May I was encouraging readers to never make investment decisions on emotion and to stick to their plan . Sticking with it is hard to do when stock and bond values drop significantly, as they were last year. Borrowing rates were also starting to climb, inflation

The Wyoming Retirement System Pension Plan serves more than 450 employers. By Wyoming standards, it’s a big pension! 🤠🦬I...
05/24/2023

The Wyoming Retirement System Pension Plan serves more than 450 employers. By Wyoming standards, it’s a big pension! 🤠🦬

I’ve helped several employees navigate the ins and outs of this pension plan, so it felt timely to do an overview of how the plan works, with focus on the most important benefit areas for pension retirees.

The WRS Public Employee Pension Plan serves more than 450 employers across the state “including state agencies, school districts, counties, cities and towns and other government organizations.” By Wyoming standards, it’s a big pension. I’ve had the pleasure of helping several employees navig...

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