Social Security for many people is their only source of retirement income and for most it represents one of their larger retirement assets. The rules have changed! In November, a law was passed that removes two popular social security claiming
The other day, my five year old granddaughter and I planted a tree. One of the day’s most important lessons was that it is okay to get dirty. She wondered when we were done if we got to wash our
The world is made up of decisions. When we wake, what we eat, how we spend our time…everything is a decision. How do we make decisions? Are they thoughtful and planned or made reactively based on instinct, feelings, and bad
Returns! Being obsessed with returns is probably the most underrated weakness of the investor. Does it make sense to look at short-term returns? I believe not. I’ve found it makes more sense to talk about whether we’re on track rather
It’s amazing all the money and time that’s spent on one game. Personally, fertilizing my trees will have more effect on the rest of my year than the winner or loser of “A GAME”. So why do we spend so
We are all unique. Our differences are vast and we don’t always agree. However, in many ways we are also similar. Most of us want to retire. If retirement is a focus for so many, or maybe has become an
Which one is right for you? With the American economy making a slow but steady recovery, it may be a good time to look at getting back into the housing market, be it finding a new home for your family
There is so much to discuss about financial planning. Why do so many fail? Many blame it on the other guy…. on the job opportunity…. on the lack of luck. I wonder? Is it really somebody else’s fault or is
Many people preparing for retirement feel like a kid on a road trip. “Are we there yet?” It’s the common feeling of anyone aiming for a destination. Unfortunately, for many future retirees it can feel like they are that cartoon
It is so easy to ignore that what we do not believe in. Should Social Security fall into this category? See, we are told it is broken. We are told that it will not be there when we need it.