Finding Identity in Retirement
How are you doing, really? Do you know someone who has floundered when they walked away from work? Think of that person you know whose identity was tied up in the ‘uniform’ that they wore for so many years; A suit and tie or the company colors. They identified closely with their role on a […]
When Your Paycheck Stops
How to Build Retirement Income It is a paralyzing feeling to stare at a lump sum payout of cash and think about investing it. If you’re like me, at some point you have received a bonus or a windfall in some form or size and thought, “I should invest this in something that will grow […]
An Offer You Can’t Refuse
Do you have a date set for when you will retire? Maybe it’s the day you turn 65, or maybe when you are eligible for your full Social Security benefit. Whether it is imminent or still a few years off, you have probably thought hard about how to prepare your family and your finances for […]
Q4 Trends Affecting Investors
An Object in Motion An object in motion tends to stay in motion… The recent news flow in both politics and the markets brings to mind Newton’s first law of motion. Trends can continue in the economy long past the time when we think they might fade. Here are three Q4 trends affecting investors as […]
Emeritus
How to Tell Your Financial Advisor Has Retired But Forgot to Tell You Have you ever seen the word ‘Emeritus’ after the name of a professional? Attorney, Emeritus. Shareholder, Emeritus. Professor, Emeritus. It means that this person has retired but maintains an honorary role based on their lifetime of accomplishments. One title you will rarely […]