Uncertainty of the future will always be present and optimism may become scarce. Prepare for these times, but have faith that a better future will prevail.
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How to use RPE in Retirement Planning
What is RPE? When I exercise, I track the number of reps, weight used and judge the difficulty of each set by estimating my rate of perceived excretion (RPE). Rate of Perceived Exertion is a way to measure the intensity of an exercise. It is based on a 1-10 scale, with 1 being a very lightContinue reading “How to use RPE in Retirement Planning”
Understanding Medicare When Retiring After 65
If you are over 65 and still employed Medicare can be confusing. There are many decisions one must make when choosing healthcare coverage.
How to Handle the Certain Uncertainty in Investing
Events and circumstances will change. But fear, uncertainty, and doubt can always be found when investing. How you deal with it is the key.
Portfolio Performance Secrets
When investing and saving for retirement, we are not trying to get the absolute highest return we possibly can, we are trying to minimize the chance of financial ruin.
What can you do with a 401(K) from an old job?
When you leave your current employer, you may not be exactly sure what to do with the money in your old employer’s 401(K) plan. We have listed out the available options and detailed the factors to consider in the hope to help you make an informed decision.
When Should You Claim Social Security?
Deciding when to claim your Social Security benefit is a nuanced decision with serious implications to your retirement income plan.
Claiming your Spousal Social Security Benefit Early
Social Security can be very nuanced and claiming strategies should not be made without consideration of the rest of one’s financial plan. Social Security is foundational to most retirement income strategies and when you claim should be personalized to your circumstances.
7 Benefits of Hiring an Expert
“A smart person learns from his mistakes, but a truly wise person learns from the mistakes of others.” -Ken Schramm
Health Insurance Pre-Medicare
If you retire before the age of 65, you will not be eligible to begin Medicare benefits and need to bridge the gap between the time when you retire and that date.