6 Ways to a Happier Retirement
Picture this — it’s Friday afternoon, your work is done and you have the weekend ahead of you. But what makes this weekend different than any other weekend is that you have a two-week vacation following it. You wish your colleagues well, they express similar thoughts and you head toward freedom. Of course, you’re excited! […]
Read ArticleThe Future is Now
Many people focus on how much money they need to accumulate so they can stop working. The question then becomes, “How do I get there?” Most of us contribute to a 401(k) at work, but often just enough to capture any employer matching funds. Let me tell it to you straight. If you are contributing […]
Read ArticleIncome In Our Golden Years
As adults, we know the importance of saving for retirement. It’s really easy. Just set up an automatic withdrawal from each month’s paycheck and direct it into a retirement account. What becomes trickier is the amount we should be saving and how we should best invest it. But what happens as we enter retirement? We’ve […]
Read ArticleStock Option Mistakes When You Leave Your Employer
Back in the 1980s, it seemed only Fortune 500 executives received stock options. Boy, have things changed! Today, employees of many firms, large and small, have received stock option grants. When it’s over, it’s over In most cases, employees have up to 10 years to “exercise” their options and thereby capture the economic […]
Read ArticleWealth Transfer: Inheriting Retirement Accounts
If you inherit a big Individual Retirement Account, you have to be a little bit more careful about what you do with the money than with non-retirement money. That is because the money you take out is taxable and it is possible that this extra money, which is added right on top of your existing […]
Read ArticleDon’t Sweat the Headlines
Volatility Can be Managed In last month’s market commentary, we talked about looking past scary headlines. It’s easy to say when stocks are holding up or moving higher, but a jarring correction may create uneasiness. We are reminded of a comment by John Bogle, retired CEO and founder of the mutual fund giant, The Vanguard […]
Read ArticleManage the Manager
In an ideal situation, employees would love their day jobs, be content with their job titles, and never struggle for growth. However, let’s face the facts — not all career situations are ideal. With a great job comes more responsibility and 9 times out of 10, you face less than ideal obstacles. According to psychologist […]
Read ArticleAn American Retirement Crisis? By Charles L. Stanley CFP® ChFC® AIF®
The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) recently released a public opinion research report that found that an overwhelming majority of Americans – 86 percent – believe the nation faces a retirement crisis. Some of the findings are: Some 86% of respondents agree that the nation […]
Read ArticleAn Out-Of-The Box Idea Helps Couple Retire
In this article, featured in The Wall Street Journal, our own Morgan H. Smith offers a husband and wife some out-the-box advice to help ensure their retirement. Click here to read the entire article–> Advisor Sends Couple On A Road Trip
Read ArticleRetirement Plans for Business Owners- Radio Show
Retirement Plans for Business Owners June 18th, at 1:00pm. Morgan and Scott talk about retirement plans for business owners. Think it’s just “plug and play”? Think again. Business owners can be held personally liable for problems with their plans. Gain insight into how to best select, compare, and manage your company retirement plan.
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