Oftentimes, 401(k) plans are filled with poor investment decisions and high fees. And, depending on the company you work for, you might not have been given the proper information needed to carefully evaluate your 401(k) options. Rolling your 401(k) type balances out of your plan at age 59½ may allow you to take better control [...]
Your investment mix and overall investing plan are essential components of a safe, secure, and enjoyable life in retirement. If you don’t have an investment plan and aren’t sure what to do at the moment, keeping investments in cash may be appropriate before you have a plan to execute. And, if you do have an [...]
As you find yourself at, near, or in retirement, it is extremely important that you take stock or ownership in your investing strategy. In addition, you’ll want to find and work closely with a trusted financial professional to routinely review and potentially modify your investment mix. First, it is important to look at your employer’s [...]
Have you ever tuned out an important message because you’ve heard it so many times before? It happens all the time because our brain determines that since we’re already familiar with this information, there’s no need to pay attention to it. I was thinking about this recently as I sat on a flight awaiting takeoff. [...]
It’s natural for your tastes to change over time, and I’m not just talking about food. We all evolve and change over time, and that’s a good thing. Change gives us the opportunity to try different things and have new experiences. Some of the most extreme changes I’ve witnessed have been with retirees. After unleashing [...]
