by Alan Hopkins | Jun 21, 2019 | Financial Planning, Retirement
When you model the sustainability of a person’s retirement assets, the Big Unknown is long-term care expenses. The median annual cost of a private room is now over $100,000 a year, according to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Survey, and the median annual cost of a home...
by Robert Katch | Jun 17, 2019 | Economy & Markets, Financial Planning
The U.S. stock market seemed to be trending downward until the Federal Reserve governors’ meeting, where word came out that the Fed would hold off on raising rates despite the growing economy, and that the Fed might even lower rates. Stocks responded by reversing...
by Robert Katch | Jun 11, 2019 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Senior citizens can find a wealth of “best of” lists on TheSeniorList.com, including best assisted living facilities, best dental and vision insurance for seniors, best online dating sites for seniors, best to-your-door meal delivery services, best senior cell phone...
by Seth Catanese | May 20, 2019 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Are millennials saving for retirement? According to a retirement savings and spending study, 31% of millennials are contributing to a retirement account and only about one third of Americans say they understand how a 401(k) plan works. How much you should put aside...
by Laura Navarro | May 4, 2019 | Financial Planning, Social Security
Social Security is an often-confusing topic for pre-retirees. There are a lot of questions around when it’s best to start taking your Social Security benefit, whether or not your spouse (or ex-spouse) will receive support after you pass away, and what size of benefit...
by Manchester Financial | Oct 23, 2018 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Lottery jackpots are making headlines again, with the current payout climbing over $1 billion and attracting attention from dreamers everywhere. Every time jackpots rise to sensational levels, financial writers start creating dozens of articles offering advice to...
