Keen On Retirement

What does “retirement” really mean today? In my experience, it’s much different for people retiring today than it was 20 years ago.

You work hard for your money so it only makes sense to work just as hard to keep it from the clutches of Uncle Sam. Here are 5 ways high earners can save money on taxes.

The media often talks about the Top 1% and the amount of income needed to reach that level. (See here for our earlier blog post on this topic.) But what about retirement savings? How does the size of your nest egg compare to other people in your age bracket?

If you’re trying to figure out how much money you need to retire, that’s a pretty common reason to seek professional financial advice. But there are several other life situations where seeking financial advice may not be so obvious—yet could be the best call you make.

There was a time when flying on a commercial airline was an enjoyable luxury treat. We had roomy seats, great food, pampered service and no hassle checking in and boarding. Planes had spiral staircases, lots of room to stretch, and full-size sleeper beds for those long flights. Pan Am led the way during the “Golden Age of Air Travel.”

Figuring out Social Security is not easy. For the typical couple, there are more than 8,000 different Social Security claiming possibilities. How can you make sure you don’t make a mistake that could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars?