Filing Early for Social Security Benefits: Avoid This Misstep in Your Retirement Planning

Posted on October 3, 2023

Saving Grace, The Early Filing Bear Trap As Capital Investment Advisor’s resident Social Security specialist, I spend a fair amount… Read More

Three Things You Might Not Know About Markets . . . That I Think You Should

Posted on September 28, 2023September 27, 2023

Investing is an endeavor of patience and perspective, two virtues not shared by the hurried world. The twenty-four-hour news cycle,… Read More

The Happiest Retirees Podcast: Ready for Launch

Posted on September 21, 2023September 20, 2023

Ten years ago, I found myself sitting in my car talking to a financial advisor. I wasn’t trying to move… Read More

What the Heck is a Core Pursuit?

Posted on September 14, 2023September 13, 2023

I spend a lot of time thinking about retirement. Not so much mine, although I should. No, my focus is… Read More

Why We Believe The 4 Percent Rule Is Here To Stay

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Suze Orman is at it again! In a 2023 interview for Moneywise, she took aim at the 4 Percent Rule.… Read More

Participation vs. Perfection: A Study on Investment Success

Posted on August 24, 2023August 23, 2023

Days of Thunder: Driving Through the Scary Headlines There have been far too many scary headlines lately. The most alarming… Read More

Why Modern Portfolio Theory is More Viable Than Ever

Posted on August 18, 2023August 22, 2023

The late, great Donna Summer famously sang, “She works hard for the money, so you better treat her right.” While… Read More

The Financial Benefits of Marriage

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

Interest rate increases and inflation have dominated the news in recent memory. From mortgage rates to the price of tacos,… Read More

5 Money Secrets of the Happiest Retirees

Posted on July 27, 2023July 26, 2023

I spend so much time studying financial minutiae that when I have a free moment, I typically try to focus… Read More

How Neuroscience Proves The Importance of Friendship

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a friend? What happens inside of your brain when you… Read More

Talking Real Estate with Bonneau Ansley

Posted on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Everyone loves scrolling online for their next home or, if they’re fortunate, a second one. From Zillow to Redfin, we… Read More

Capital’s Favorite Vacation Spots

Posted on July 11, 2023July 17, 2023

At Capital Investment Advisors, we work hard to help our clients achieve the happy lives they desire and deserve. When… Read More

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