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03/09/2022

While there is disagreement among financial experts about the permanence of recent price increases, the last year has taught us that inflation is a risk that can rear its head at any time with serious implications for retirement portfolios.

Here are two cheap ways to help protect against inflation, without buying more stocks.

03/07/2022

Here are the 17 most retirement-friendly states, according to WalletHub’s ranking.

WalletHub ranked the states based on affordability, quality of life and health care.

03/04/2022

Here are some ways to help pay off debt in retirement.

Track your expenses to see where your money goes.

03/02/2022

Here is how you can find success at one of the most difficult aspects of retirement.

Financial security isn't the only key to a successful retirement.

02/23/2022

View these 10 important tax and financial planning questions and answers regarding Social Security benefits.

The experts at Tax Facts answer questions on timing of withdrawals, maximization of benefits and, of course, taxation.

02/21/2022

Happy President’s Day!

02/21/2022

It may be important for retirees and near retirees to understand the emotions that can come into play in a down market and to think through how they want to position their portfolios long before a downturn happens.

You know what they say about what goes up. Well, if you’re nervous about what comes next with today’s precipitously climbing stock market, this acronym – C.A.N. – could help calm your fears.

02/18/2022

There are a number of ways to protect your future income-earning ability without having to actually return to work. Here are some key strategies:

Congratulations, you’re ready to leave the grind for early retirement. But even if your savings are rock solid, an early exit from your career puts one of your most important assets (and your wealth itself) at risk. Here’s what that is, and how to protect it.

02/16/2022

Here are five goals that could help you strengthen your finances and save more money.

Here are five goals that will help you strengthen your finances and save more money.

02/15/2022

Retirement isn’t about finding a magic solution. It’s about making a series of appropriate decisions at appropriate times. One decision to get started? Giving us a call at 301-346-7393

02/14/2022

The best things in life are better with you. Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/14/2022

Here are five ways to help handle a Long-Term Care premium increase.

The cost of long-term care insurance keeps rising, and if your premiums are becoming unaffordable you should know that you have options. Here are five ways to help handle a premium increase.