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Who Are You Calling Old? 65 Is The New 45!
Friends, I’m here to tell you, 65 is the new 45. Rounding the corner to the typical retirement age of 65 doesn’t mean that you’ll
Four Habits To Avoid As You Move Into Retirement
We all know what we ultimately want from life. The simple word, happiness, carries so much weight and possibility. This is especially true during your
What To Avoid If You Want A Happy Retirement
Happiness, joy, pleasure. These are the fruits of a life well-lived. And there’s no riper stage for harvesting these emotions than during our retired years,
Marriage, Money And Happiness – Which Phase Are You In?
Cupid, draw back your bow. It’s the weekend of Valentine’s Day, when couples celebrate their love for each other — whether they’ve been together for
Good News For Retirees Seeking Consistent Income: The 4% Rule Of Thumb Could Now Be 4.5%
There’s huge news in the world of financial planning if you ask me. If ever there was a viral news story in my profession, this
How To Address Three Most Common Retirement Concerns
One of my favorite recent radio callers was who I dubbed, “On The Fence Frank.” He called in to my WSB Sunday radio show, “Money
America Is On The Road To Recovery
If pressed to summarize the majority of last year and my expectations for the coming year in one word, I would choose “recovery.” For all
Finding Your Core Pursuits In 2021
What’s the most important aspect of retirement planning? Building a nest egg? Good answer. However, based on my experience with countless retirees — both happy
The Surprising Economic Outcome Of 2020
If you were asked to give 2020 a grade, what would it be? I recently answered this question along with Clark Howard on a special
Let’s Dispel Myths About Flat Markets And Perfect Timing
It’s been said that perfection is the enemy of progress. You might be feeling like we haven’t seen a lot of either in 2020 but
Retirement Planning For Millennials: Investing In Your 20s And 30s
In a world where Twitter followers, YouTube subscribers, and viral videos can make kids millionaires in minutes, it makes us wonder what retirement will look
Why Government Gridlock Is Good
The media projected a blue wave. Instead, American voters delivered a purple haze. Although there are still lingering pieces of this election with runoffs, recounts