This blog is intended to educate, enlighten, amuse and ( hopefully) persuade. It is not my intention to annoy, or insult or provoke the reader.  However, in the current hyper-sensitive political and economic environment, I am pretty sure that some of my posts, or my guest bloggers’ posts, will rub readers the wrong way.  My overall intention is to try to have the reader look at current economic and/or geopolitical things in the news in more depth, and think about the potential implications…

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Top 10 Questions About Relocating to Ecuador

Top 10 Questions About Relocating to Ecuador

Ed. Note:One fundamental investment recommendation you have seen many times is the wise diversification of assets, that is, not risking all your retirement eggs in…

New Century Planning Associates Now Has A Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) available to help clients.

New Century Planning Associates Now Has A Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) available to help clients.

New Century Planning Associates, Inc. is proud to announce that its president, Robert M. Ryerson, has received the prestigious Retirement Income Certified Professional designation. This designation was developed by more than…

BLOG SERIES – COMBATTING INFLATION. A Couple of Easy, Small Ways to Combat Inflation

BLOG SERIES – COMBATTING INFLATION. A Couple of Easy, Small Ways to Combat Inflation

1. Add Your Heading Text Here As of 5/1/22, the yield on the treasury’s i-Bonds has moved up to 9.625% – a level we have not seen in a long time.…

With Inflation at 8.5%, The Sterling Case for Silver

With Inflation at 8.5%, The Sterling Case for Silver

Spot Silver $22.54 – 5/03/22 A quick look at the price of silver today leads one to believe that it is about $25 per ounce, which is roughly half of what…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Retirement Planning

A Step-by-Step Guide to Retirement Planning

Many people fail to think about their retirement until their 40s or 50s. However, this is a mistake. Putting off retirement planning can force you to postpone your retirement, sell your…

COVER STORY – Expats, it’s time for a financial check-up!

COVER STORY – Expats, it’s time for a financial check-up!

CUENCA ISSUE ON-LINE 10 By Ed LindquistBy Expats Magazines Group “The times they are a-changin’.”  What was predicted by these lyrics penned in the 1960’s is even more accurate today.  Just…

Retirement Planning: Don’t Forget These 6 Important Expenses

Retirement Planning: Don’t Forget These 6 Important Expenses

Planning for retirement is an important financial consideration that should be initiated as soon as possible. (However, it’s never too late to start the process.) A general rule of thumb recommended…

A Helpful Cryptocurrency Glossary That’s Great for Beginners

A Helpful Cryptocurrency Glossary That’s Great for Beginners

I recently did a webinar with a colleague on the subject of learning about Bitcoin and cryptos. An Introduction to Crypto-Currencies Hosted by Robert Ryerson, Dr. Jose Cao Alvira, Nikki Shank.…

6 Signs That Can Tell You if You’re Financially Ready to Retire

6 Signs That Can Tell You if You’re Financially Ready to Retire

Do you find yourself thinking about retirement with just as much fear as excitement? If so, it’s not at all surprising; workplaces seem to be full of stories about people who…

5 Retirement Mistakes You Absolutely Need to Avoid

5 Retirement Mistakes You Absolutely Need to Avoid

The amount of money needed for retirement depends on factors including lifestyle, age, and health. Generally, experts suggest that individuals should aim to live off of 80 percent of their final…

Are Multiple Financial Advisors a Smart Idea? What You Need to Know

Are Multiple Financial Advisors a Smart Idea? What You Need to Know

Working with a financial advisor to help you achieve your financial goals has become increasingly common. Where once people considered financial advisors and financial planning in general only appropriate for the…

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