Posts Tagged ‘Blueprint’
Inflation: Expectations for 2018
It seems as if inflation has been biding its time. Since the financial crisis a decade ago, growth in prices and wages has been muted.1 However, many financial analysts believe…
Read MoreRetirement and Health Care Budgeting
When you estimate a budget for retirement income, remember that health care expenses are likely to be higher in the future than they are before you retire. According to recent…
Read MoreTax Preparation vs. Tax Planning. Here’s How You Could Save Thousands of Dollars in Taxes
Most Americans ignore the one thing that could help them save thousands of dollars in retirement. It’s called tax planning. Don’t miss Retirement Solutions Radio show, “Tax Preparation vs. Tax…
Read MoreA Look at How America Ranks
In his first year in office, President Trump has promoted his “America first” philosophy. This new focus, with its trade protectionism and tough stance on immigration, has somewhat changed the…
Read MoreThe Future of Medicare and Social Security
There is little doubt that Medicare and Social Security are important programs that help older Americans in retirement, particularly now that so many are living beyond previous life expectancy rates.…
Read MoreWays to Avoid Financial Scams
According to a recent survey, about two-thirds of adults age 70 and older fall for online scammers. Here are some tips to remember about some of the latest frauds:1 Medicare…
Read MoreSocial Security: Deciding Which Benefit a Survivor Should Take
Let’s face it: Deciding when to draw Social Security benefits is not always an easy matter. It doesn’t get any easier when one spouse dies. On top of grief and…
Read MoreBalancing Investor Euphoria With Market Reality
Many social media users share nearly all aspects of their lives, from photos of cute kids and pets to their political views. And now, we even are seeing posts from…
Read MoreFinancial Strategies in 2018
One philosophy of investing, as opined by Warren Buffett, is to be “fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”1 The nation’s eight-year bull market, however, has…
Read MoreMitigating Risk Goes Beyond Asset Allocations
What do Harvey Weinstein, “America First” policies and asset allocation have in common? Quite a bit, it turns out, when it comes to evaluating the various risk factors that can…
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