Retirement

As folks approach retirement, they often start mentioning their “bucket list” more frequently. The bucket list is generally an itemized agenda of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to accomplish during their lifetime before they “kick the bucket” or die. This concept brings to mind the 2007 film “The Bucket List”. In the movie,

Saving for retirement requires dedication and time. During those years of dedication, however, market movements will make significant jumps that you can then celebrate. And we’re in the midst of such a shift. A recent Fidelity study highlights this very fact. According to a review of Fidelity 401k accounts, the number of participants with over

For many golfers, owning a home on a golf course or near to their pick of courses is the ultimate retirement dream. And even if you’re not among the 25 million plus Americans who play golf, you can still take advantage of all the top amenities (think spas, swimming pools, restaurants…) that golf resorts offer.

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It feels like everything costs more these days—and some homeowners are looking for ways to increase cash flow without invading retirement assets. One way to do that? Reverse mortgages. Reverse mortgages are a creature of federal law. As part of the Housing and Community Development Act

I recently did a webinar on Medicare basics for over 600 consumers. During the Q&A session, I realized why Medicare is so confusing. The first question I was asked, “When are the seven months I have to enroll in Medicare?” highlights the reason. You would think there should be one enrollment period for everyone, right?

Kids love dinosaurs. These larger-than-life, amazing creatures that existed some 66 million years ago continue to fascinate both children and adults. Just think about how dinosaurs are still prevalent in modern popular culture – the blockbuster Jurassic Park franchise, Toy Story’s sweet Rex, and beloved Barney. Not to mention the myriad dinosaur exhibits that remain

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) changed its deposit insurance coverage for some accounts effective April 1, 2024. The basic insurance limit of $250,000 per account still holds and most types of accounts aren’t affected. The changes affect accounts of trusts and effectively reduce the insured amount for some trust bank accounts. The FDIC said

Most people are confused about how much money they need to retire comfortably, and financial services firms often add to the confusion. Two recent surveys show the confusion, especially when compared with other data. Americans who are near retirement say on average they now need $1.46 million to retire, according to the Northwestern Mutual 2024

My friend is going on a river cruise in October. She has already started her packing list because this trip is very special and she doesn’t want to be caught unprepared. I wish those approaching age 65 had the same attitude about Medicare. Knowing what you should do in the years leading up to Medicare

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. There is a nationwide effort to remove the long standing stigma of mental health issues. Historically, it has been very difficult for anyone to persuade a family member to get mental health help when family sees the signs. If you have an elder in your family with these issues, it