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Inflation: The Silent Killer of Retirement Plans

Oct 17, 2025 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement, Social Security, Tax Concepts for Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Inflation: The Silent Killer of Retirement Plans” We talk a lot about inflation in the headlines – rising gas prices, higher grocery bills, the cost of… well, everything. But while we feel its immediate pinch in our daily lives, there’s a far...

The 4% Rule is now the 5% Rule

Sep 26, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investing Goals, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “The 4% Rule is now the 5% Rule” A financial expert named Bill Bengen, who created the famous 4% Rule, has a new book called A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More. The 4% Rule was a game-changer for retirement planning...

The Life Satisfaction Smile

Sep 12, 2025 | Behavioral Finance, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “The Life Satisfaction Smile” I heard the concept on a podcast recently that was talking about what makes people truly happy.  It’s an age old question and one that I would guess we aren’t going to have a universal answer for or “solve” anytime soon. ...

Navigating Your Financial Landscape: Key Updates from the “Big Beautiful Bill “

Jul 18, 2025 | Behavioral Finance, Congress, Financial Planning, Retirement, Social Security, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Navigating Your Financial Landscape: Key Updates from the “Big Beautiful Bill” The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBBP), signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes several provisions that are relevant for a wide range of individuals...

Your Goals > Stock Market Movements

Mar 7, 2025 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning, Investing, Investing Goals, Issues that effect todays Market, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Your Goals > Stock Market Movements” Investors are nervous right now. For those who’ve been reading our weekly articles for some time, you might recognize the above title. We have re-visited the idea that your personal goals should hold a greater weight...

8 Important Ages for Retirement Planning

Jan 31, 2025 | Financial Planning, Social Security

Blog “8 Important Ages for Retirement Planning” The amount of decisions and timeframes that arrive at your doorstep as you head into retirement can be overwhelming. It’s hard to keep track of what age you become eligible for Medicare vs. when you can take social...
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