Client Spotlight: To Iceland And Beyond
Retirement often marks the end of a career, but for Jerry and his wife Cherie, it was the beginning of something extraordinary—a chance to turn their lifelong dreams into unforgettable experiences. From dogsledding in Norway, chasing Atlantic puffins under Iceland’s misty skies to marveling at wild bears in the heart of Mount Rainier, their adventures remind us all that retirement is not only a retreat but a launchpad.
Client Spotlight: Dallas And Lisa’s Cherished Italian Adventure
Lisa retired from the Bell System in 2006 and Dallas a year later, timing that was influenced by an early package offer after the “new” AT&T bought out the company. No longer tied to their desks, they jumped at an invitation from their daughter Candice for an Italian adventure. Candice and her husband Collins had honeymooned there nearly 20 years prior and had always wanted to return with Dallas and Lisa.
Client Spotlight: A New Chapter of Service for These Happy Retirees
Retiring after a successful career as a chemical coating sales representative and over 30 years in healthcare management, Lloyd and Vickie were ready to get started on their core pursuits: community service and leadership. The two moved to Lake Oconee near Greensboro, Georgia. Wasting no time, Lloyd became Homeowners Association (HOA) President of their new community and then joined the Greene County Volunteer Fire Department, where he spent a decade ensuring the safety and well-being of his neighbors.
Client Spotlight: Elayne & Randy Visit All 63 National Parks in the U.S.
When it comes to traveling, Elayne and Randy prefer outdoor settings and enjoy hiking, so the national parks were a natural fit. The idea to visit them all came on a whim, and they said, “Why not?” The freedom to make that choice is one of the benefits of a happy and financially secure retirement.
LLC & Small Business Owners: What FinCEN’s New Reporting Requirement Means For You
As of January 1, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a U.S. Department of the Treasury bureau, began requiring a sizable portion of U.S. companies to report clarifying information about the individuals who own or control the business.
Six Lessons Learned On The Happiest Retirees Podcast
It’s been six months since we launched the Happiest Retirees podcast. As the title might suggest, the mission was to find the world’s happiest retirees and ask them how they got so happy. The hope was that if we extracted the answers from the people who had them, we might be able to help others follow suit.
Women + Money: Finding Your Way to Financial Confidence
Over the past few months, my colleague Adria DeMeo and I have had the opportunity to speak at a couple of women’s events. We presented on “Women and Money: A Changing Landscape.”
Lessons from The Psychology of Money: Part One
Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money sold millions of copies, and for good reason. Published in 2020, its astute money lessons catapulted it to instantly timeless status, worthy of praise and analysis, but I took even more inspiration from his psychological lessons. Libraries are full of books on behavioral finance, which seek to identify our […]
The Peach State Tax Update…(In Case You Missed It)
To say that my wife Amanda loves the musical Hamilton would be an understatement. I remember how excited she was when we went to see it live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre six years ago. My favorite part, aside from seeing how enraptured Amanda was throughout the entire performance, was the first song of the second act, Thomas Jefferson’s, “What’d I Miss.”
Five Money Secrets Of The Happiest Retirees
Securing retirement happiness often requires fighting against financial tunnel vision. Having enough in the bank is the starting point, not the finish line. That said, you can’t win the race without starting it. Money doesn’t generate automatic happiness, but living your best life without it often proves challenging. Learning the Five Money Secrets Of The Happiest […]
