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…
5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Inflation
One of the greatest threats to your personal finances is inflation. Inflation has likely impacted you personally, especially over the past year. The consumer price index (CPI), a measure of…
Haste Makes Waste. Prepare Financially For Uncertain Times.
There has been a lot happening over the past several months which may have you concerned – Russia’s intensifying attack on Ukraine, inflation and the continued uncertainty of “WTF is…
A Bad Financial Advisor Costs You Years of Your Retirement – Tips for Choosing A Good One
Choosing the right option for managing your money, such as retirement accounts and other investments, is critical. Choosing a bad financial advisor can have a lasting impact on your future…
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…
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…
Bucket Retirement Account Contributions in the Right Order
Most things have an order to them. Building a house, planting a garden, making a meal. Retirement planning is no different. In order to maximize your savings and earning potential,…
Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA – Which Is Right? And How I Use Them In My Retirement Plan
If you have access to a 401k or 403b account with an employer match, your first step in retirement savings should be to contribute to the point of the employer…