Hidden Investment Fees and 3 Tips To Avoid Them
Do you have a 401k or Individual Retirement Account? What fees lurk inside it? Do you put too much trust in a financial advisor to keep your best interests in…
The 10 Most-Searched Personal Finance Questions – Answered
Every year, lists circulate of the most-searched questions and terms on Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines. I always get a kick out of the off-the-wall things people type…
The levels of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) – Which One Are You?
What is FIRE? It is definitely hot, but not in the way you might think 🙂 FIRE is an acronym meaning Financial Independence Retire Early. People like Vicki Robin, author…
Creating A Vision For Your Retirement – Even If It’s Years Away
Creating a vision for your retirement is critical to your happiness in your golden years. Jim and Beth retired 5 years ago. They were both excited to finally be done…
You Don’t Need To Be Elon Musk Or Have A Trust Fund To Be Financially Independent
Over the years working in corporate America, I have encountered people who were self-proclaimed “trust fund babies.” They only worked to have something to do or to pave their own…
Social IN-Security? How To Plan For Social Security In Your Retirement
How to plan for Social Security in retirement is a concern for many. This article explores how social security works, what might happen with social security moving forward and when…
What Is the 4% Rule, and How To Apply It To Figure Out How Much You’re Going To Need To Retire
Do you hope to retire at some point? Is it in the next 5 years? 10 years? 20 years? longer? Now is a good time to assess if you’re going…
The Power of a Health Savings Account
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a significant tool to increase your retirement savings, especially due to their tax-friendly nature. If you have the option available, you may want to consider…