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Want to know the secret to reaching your financial goals for retirement? It’s two simple steps, one for when you are working, and the other concerns when you retire. For Workers (Retirement Savers) The first secret is to save a … Continue reading
It already feels like summer here in northern Indiana, and the weather forecasters are predicting a hotter-than-normal summer. Since these temps feel so unusual, it must be time to move to the cooler climes of Canada, ey? Of course, no … Continue reading
We all love guarantees. And when it comes to retirement, we especially like the idea of guaranteed lifetime income. After all, no one wants to run out of money before they run out of life. There are only a few … Continue reading
The US stock market was essentially flat for the 2000s, the so-called “lost decade.” So how can that be such a great deal for investors who are saving for retirement? It all depends on your perspective looking back and what … Continue reading
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In the baseball world, the on-base percentage (OBP) statistic tells us how often a player makes it safely to a base. That’s important because only base runners can achieve the ultimate goal for their team: scoring runs. In the “good ol’ … Continue reading
There’s an old joke about a business owner and his tax preparer. After giving the tax preparer all his relevant tax info, the business owner asks “How much do I owe?” The tax preparer shows the business owner the bottom … Continue reading
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Call it the “Jaws” phenomenon. A shark attacks some beach-front swimmer somewhere in the world. The news media picks up the story, and for a few days (at most) we all learn about shark attacks as various experts describe why … Continue reading
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Here’s a perfect illustration of my post from April 24th Need An Extra 4-5% Boost For Your Savings . Why is it that investment returns for a product like a mutual fund or an index (like the S&P 500) are soooo … Continue reading
