Keen On Retirement

In today’s episode we discuss ramping up your income by owning dividend-paying stocks. And shockingly, many stocks pay higher dividends than 10-year U.S. Government securities.

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?

Today’s episode is a basic primer on bonds and how they are a key building block in a diversified portfolio.

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.”

Today, we’ll help make the job easier by discussing what questions to ask and what characteristics to look for when you are trying to find a financial advisor.