What could play out in the near future? Will 2013 be as severe as some economists think? The fiscal cliff is getting closer and closer. How will Congress respond? In the worst-case scenario, Congress argues and deadlocks. Tax hikes and roughly $109 billion in federal spending cuts...
WEEKLY QUOTE“It’s not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you.” - Zig Ziglar WEEKLY TIP If you want to leave your company on your terms, make sure you leave enough time...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your good health has vanished.” - Og Mandino WEEKLY TIP The fine print on a lease or a mortgage is always worth reading. Ask the business owners and homeowners who have learned this from experience. WEEKLY RIDDLE How...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Loyalty to a petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” - Mark Twain WEEKLY TIP We all have impulses that can make us spend more and save less. Recognizing them can help us to improve our financial behaviors. WEEKLY RIDDLE What is the...
Things to think about when planning for a single retirement. Most retirement planning literature portrays a retirement transition in the context of a couple or a family – but what about those who retire alone? What particular challenges do they face, and how must their preparation...
MONTHLY QUOTE“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” – Winston Churchill MONTHLY TIP Think about sending your son or daughter to a college that is both good and affordable. If your kids are debt-free when they graduate, they may end up...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.” - Robert Frost WEEKLY TIP A good will should propose at least a few executors, as there is always the possibility that your first choice for executor might not outlive you. WEEKLY RIDDLE Four grown men decided to...
What are they? How do they differ from “traditional” investments? If you’re seeking a different investment path and have a large amount of money to invest, you may already be considering an alternative investment. Alternative investments sidestep the traditional investment paradigm, such as real estate, cash,...
WEEKLY QUOTE“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.” - Tony Robbins WEEKLY TIP Take a look at your insurance policy and read the fine print about long-term or progressive illness in case you or a loved one are one day diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease or...
Many people underestimate lifestyle costs, medical expenses and inflation. What is enough? What is not enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard or read that you need about 70% of your end salary to live comfortably in retirement. This estimate is...