A Guide to the Stages of Retirement Planning

When most of us think about planning for retirement, we’re focused on just enjoying our golden years. However, there are actually several phases that go into successful retirement planning. This guide takes a look at each of the different phases of retirement planning. Plus, we’ll break down what steps to take at each phase of […]

🎶Banks On the Run🎶(A Run on The Banks?)🎶

Sunday, 04/23/2023, 10 pm A few weeks ago (March 10th and 12th) The US saw its second and third largest bank failures in history (Silicon Valley Bank-$209B, and Signature Bank-$110B), and recently the treasury secretary said that all was well, and that the economy is doing well. The depositors at these two banks who had […]

How Your Taxes Will Change in 2023-A Plain English Look at the Secure Act 2

Some Surprising Good News On December 29, 2022, The SECURE ACT 2 become law and changed many items that can affect retirees, pre-retirees, and all American’s financial picture in fact.  There is a lot of good news with these changes, and some of them are a little surprising to us, given the country’s terrible financial […]

7 Tips That May Help to Increase Your Retirement Savings

Many retirees, unfortunately, are ill-prepared to actually retire. In fact, about 37% of retirees in 2022 said that they didn’t have enough money to enjoy their golden years. There are several reasons why this might happen, which include not starting to save early enough or not putting away enough cash each year. Regardless of the […]

Navigating the Peaks of Retirement: Understanding the 5 Essential Pillars of Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is often compared to climbing a financial mountain, and rightly so. It involves meticulous preparation, awareness of potential pitfalls, and a strategy that sees you through various phases of life. A recent insightful video titled “The 5 Essential Pillars of Retirement Planning” by New Century Planning Associates breaks down this complex journey into […]