If there were an appropriate analogy for investing for retirement, it would be the classic fable of The Three Little Pigs. As you may recall, those three little pigs tried three different structures to protect...
As the Coronavirus Continues, Avoid These Five Retirement Mistakes
The COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in early 2020, and it continues to remain prevalent as we near the end of the year. Whether you’ve recently retired or it’s coming up in the next few years,...
4 Common Money Mistakes for Pre-Retirees
For many nearing retirement, thoughts start to drift farther away from the job at hand and closer to what they’ll be able to do with all their free time - catch up on some reading,...
So, You Want to Retire by Age 60? Take These 6 Steps to Make it Happen
Wondering if you’re on track to retire? Let’s see if you’ve taken the necessary steps. A study from TD Ameritrade found that about 50% of Americans would like to bid farewell to mandatory employment by...
Wellness in Retirement: Enjoy the Abundance of Northern Michigan
You can do all the retirement planning you need to secure total financial freedom in retirement. But without the physical health to enjoy it, you’re missing out on the quality of life you envisioned. Wealth alone does...
Even in Northern Michigan: Common Financial Scams that Target Retirees and How to Spot Them
Unfortunately, with the rise of technology, reports of retirees being targeted for financial scams to rob them of their wealth or identities have increased. Living in Northern Michigan isn’t a safeguard against this type of...
How the SECURE Act Will Affect Your Retirement
At the tail end of last year, a bipartisan measure known as the SECURE Act (or Setting Every Community Up for Retirement), was signed into law by President Donald Trump to help address the nation’s...
Can practicing ‘Minimalism’ Improve Your Financial Health?
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