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3 Mistakes of Unhappy Retirees
What do we talk about when discussing retirement planning? One of the most deep-seated human fears, “Will my money ever run out?” Hence, much of
2017 Second Quarter Market Recap
The First Half Sees Steady Rise For Stocks Coupled With Low Volatility The second quarter played out in a similar fashion to the first
Ignore Wall Street’s Retirement Numbers And Create Your Own
Fear is a powerful marketing tool. Yes, sex sells, but striking doubt or terror into the public’s heart can be even more effective. Need proof?
The Future Of The Grocery Industry – Jobs, Stores And Creative Destruction
I glimpsed the future of grocery shopping in America last week. It showed up at my front door in the form of smiling, energetic Rena,
The Dangers Of An Early Retirement
Comedian George Burns used to say, “Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples.” Okay, it’s great for a laugh,
How Whole Foods-Amazon Deal May Impact Grocery Industry Jobs
I recently glimpsed the future of grocery shopping in America. It showed up at my front door in the form of smiling, energetic Rena, a
Does The Stock Market High Spell Danger
Despite the fierce political environment in Washington, Wall Street (and Main Street) have had a solid 2017 so far. In recent weeks, all three major
What Age Is Best To Claim Social Security?
No retirement plan is complete without considering Social Security benefits. The biggest decision retirees have when planning around this monthly check is when to enroll.
Retirement Lessons We Can Learn From Will Ferrell And Mark Zuckerberg’s Commencement Speeches
Recently, comedian Will Ferrell and Internet entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg received honorary doctorate degrees from their respective alma maters. In addition to recognizing the two’s accomplishments,
What Amazon’s 20 Years Teaches Us About New American Economy
Hard to believe that just two decades ago, when current college students were in diapers, there was no Amazon. Now it’s an integral part of
8 Ways To Create Joy In Caregiving
For the past several years, the number of family caregivers providing at-home support for an aging individual has been on the rise. Today, many elderly
What You Should Know About The Active Vs. Passive Investing Debate
One of my favorite New Yorker cartoons shows a government official handing a document to a subordinate. The caption reads, “Good stuff, Chip. Now, smarten