Retirement comes with adjustments. Adjustments to how you spend your time, how you prioritize, and how you view your money. Money in retirement is fixed to the amount you worked…
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After a Week of Market Volatility, How Do We Proceed?
Wall Street had an interesting week. After a sharp decline on Monday, the markets rallied, only to be wiped out again by Tuesday afternoon. They then shifted to an upward…
Is Credit Card Debt Threatening Your Retirement?
Credit cards changed the way Americans think about debt. In 1981, the average retiree had only $2,100 in credit card debt. Today, we’ve almost quadrupled that amount, and the average…
Don't Let Divorce Derail Your Financial Future
Divorce can be messy. It can be dramatic. Untying the knot after years of commitment is emotionally taxing and stressful, and unfortunately, one in four of these divorces is happening…
A Deck Stacked Against You: How Can Women Retire Comfortably?
We have all heard the old adage: women make less than men. Although not always, it usually is true for a variety of reasons–segregating into lower paying jobs, discrimination, and…
What Happens If I Take a Loan On My 401(k)?
A financial hardship strikes–you have two kids in college who need tuition paid, but you just lost your job. You feel trapped. The money needs to go out but there…