Monthly Archives: January 2012

Retiring On Purpose

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. That’s from the Westminster Shorter Catechism. And for me, at least, it sums up our purpose as human … Continue reading →

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Finance Friday: Why We Fail as Investors

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

The annual Dalbar studies of investor behavior show a constant theme regarding our failure as investors: chasing performance without a plan. The costs are significant in terms of lost returns: half of what we could earn in the stock market … Continue reading →

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A Mile a Day Helps Keep Alzheimer’s Away

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

A study published in the journal Neurology in 2010 indicates that walking one mile a day significantly lowers your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease (dementia)—by about 50%! Not bad for taking a short walk each day. The study found that … Continue reading →

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Finance Friday: Retire-Knit

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

How will you spend your time in retirement? My wife is a knitter (she knit the Dale of Norway sweater I’m wearing, based on the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City), so she’s ahead of me: she already has … Continue reading →

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The 4 x 14 Portfolio (TM) Updated for 2011 Returns

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

A Hassle-Free, Well-Balanced Investment Strategy for:           IRA Investors           401k and 403b Savers           Retirees Who Need Retirement Income ©2012 Integrity Financial Planning. All rights reserved. http://www.integrityplanner.com The 4 × 14 Retirement Portfolio™ One of the most important decisions … Continue reading →

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When Should I Retire?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Here’s a link to a thoughtful piece from the Society of Actuaries helping all of us think through a major decision: when to retire. When Should I Retire The examples in the article include illustrations of the use of an immediate … Continue reading →

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Could the Marshmallow Test Be the New Credit Score? | Psychology Today

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

The greater your desire for immediate gratification, the more likely not so good things will happen: smoking, driving drunk, gambling, and now a new study shows–lower credit scores. Could the Marshmallow Test Be the New Credit Score? | Psychology Today. … Continue reading →

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Social Networking in Retirement: A Must!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Does spending time with family = happiness in retirement? Maybe not as much you might expect, according to a 2010 study from Britain. Many pre-retirees list “spending more time with family” as one of the top priorities for the retirement … Continue reading →

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Finance Friday: Make Good Choices! Especially at Age 50!!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

“Make good choices!” That was Jamie Lee Curtis character’s advice to her high-school daughter (Lindsay Lohan) in the very funny movie Freaky Friday. That same advice is sooo true for our retirement decisions, particularly around age 50. Research indicates our … Continue reading →

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