Archive for June 2018
Retirement Investing
Retirement planning looks much different than it did a century ago. With lifespans and retirements lasting longer, it’s not just about planning for a financial future; we must also create…
Read MoreVarious Types of “Economies”
As recently as five years ago, few people had heard of emerging businesses like Airbnb and Uber that allow proprietors to share their personal residences and cars to generate income.…
Read MoreMarket Trends
Fueled by more plentiful jobs, the U.S. residential real-estate market is skyrocketing. In some areas, particularly major metropolitan cities, buyers are struggling to either find or afford a home. Those…
Read MoreFamily Business Considerations
Family businesses that manage to survive generation after generation leave not only a family legacy, but also the potential for tremendous wealth. For example, Arkansas-based Walmart is presently the largest…
Read MoreWhat Higher Interest Rates Could Mean For You
Unemployment is at its lowest level in years.1 Many Americans are seeing a bump in their paychecks due to the new tax law, and the stock market is remaining resilient…
Read MoreThe Psychology of Economics
Countries with a longstanding track record of economic stability and security tend to have the happiest citizens, reports journalist Dan Buettner, who has studied what makes people happy. Education and…
Read More7 Crucial Steps to Become Financially Independent
What does it mean to be financially independent? And what critical steps could you take today to become financially independent? Get the answers on Retirement Solutions Radio show, “7 Crucial…
Read MoreMedicare News
Earlier this year, Congress passed a last-minute budget deal that included provisions affecting Medicare benefits. Specifically, one provision will permit certain therapies to continue beyond the previous caps, subject to…
Read MoreFor Some Retirees, Home is Where the Debt is
Today’s pre-retirees and retirees tend to have far more debt than those in years past. In addition to factors like credit card payments and medical expenses, this generation is seeing…
Read MoreEconomic Effects of U.S. Putting ‘America First’
At the start of this century, the internet enhanced global communication, and the world transitioned into one massive economy. But this new landscape came at a cost, and after years…
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