One early summer day many years ago, this writer was working outside in the yard as a new family was moving in across the cul-de-sac. Spotting me, their very
Age and poor health can quickly impair a person’s ability to deal with the life’s many issues, including money. There are many avenues you may decide to take
What if the size of the paper dollar was adjusted each year to reflect negative changes in consumer buying power, i.e., inflation? Over time, at some point
The full page newspaper ad from a major bank declared, “Financial planning is looking beyond today’s horizon.” The word horizon calls to mind the line or circle
John McCain said, “Whoever controls oil controls much more than oil.” Barack Obama observed, “Our enemies are fully aware that they can use oil as a weapon
An estate plan is an integral part of the financial planning process. It is conceived to carry out your wishes upon death. Some folks choose DIY, or do-it
Brazilian novelist, Paul Coelho, remarked, “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it is lethal.” Too much routine, along with boredom and loss of
We were treated to one of the greatest bull markets in modern history during the last decade. It’s not that we didn’t experience sell-offs; we did. During
Social security is a good supplement, but it is not nor was it ever designed to fully meet your financial needs in retirement.
Saving for retirement is a
Since the beginning of the year, the markets have been rattled by persistently high inflation and the question of how the Federal Reserve might respond. In
