Month: April 2013

Unexpected Retirement Expenses

Many people look forward to retirement as the finish line in life. In reality, it is the start of a new journey, one with unexpected expenses that can set you back, with little room to recover. With life expectancy increasing, retirement can last 20 to 40 years! Here are the most-common expenses in retirement that […]
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Use It or Lose It

Research has shown that humans keep their minds sharp by learning new and challenging things. If you feel the need to replace the intellectual challenge found during your professional life, try learning a foreign language, playing a musical instrument, joining a book club, or even getting into the habit of playing brain teasers.
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An Adviser Can Improve Returns

When people find out I am a financial adviser, usually the first question I am asked is what I believe the next best investment is or how my performance has been in the past. Getting a good return on your investment is important, but there are more important reasons to hire a financial adviser. There […]
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Teaching Children About Money

A middle-income family will spend roughly $250,000 to raise a child. For higher earners, it shoots up to $500,000! This is a large investment for anyone, but as any parent will tell you, an important one. A recent survey showed that 75 percent of parents believe their kids are “a little spoiled.” It is easy […]
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