We all spend our entire adult lives essentially working towards retirement, but are we going to be ready when we finally get there? The key to lifetime wealth isn’t found in a strategy that can be implemented for overnight results. Rather, the key to lifetime wealth takes years — even decades — of saving practices. Our suggestion? Always keep retirement income planning at the forefront of yo…Read More
Kansas City residents are not doing a good job of saving for retirement, and it’s putting a lot of people in danger of spending their retirement years very uncomfortably. However, before you start feeling accused or condemned, realize that most Americans are in the same boat. For most people, the lack of retirement savings is not primarily because you are lazy, irresponsible, or short-sighted. I…Read More
Take a moment to identify your biggest fear when it comes to retirement. What is it? How many others do you think share that same fear? If you said it was outliving your income, you would have just cast in your vote with the majority of Americans. Whether you live in Houston or Seattle, New York or Los Angeles, you know that retirement age is coming. Are you prepared with a plan to have income for…Read More
If you’re living in Denver and nearing retirement age, you’re probably thinking more and more about your retirement and wondering if your income is going to last you, or if you will outlive your income. Retirement is supposed to be a fun season of life where you finally have time to do what you want to do, whether it’s travel, hobbies, or skiing the slopes, and you definitely don’t want to…Read More
If you’re lucky enough to be living in Seattle, you know that you live in a place with awesome weather, tons of cool places to go outside and play, great job opportunities, and a thriving cultural vibe. But as much as you’re enjoying your life in Seattle now, will you be able to continue to enjoy it this much when you get to retirement age? Saving for retirement is serious business, and if you…Read More
For residents of Seattle, you’re fortunate to be living in one of the thriving, prosperous areas of the United States. You’ve enjoyed a robust job market and ample opportunity to advance your career, and you’ve made a good life for yourself. Your income exceeds your expenses, and you are feeling confident about the future because you have some savings and investments. If this sounds like you…Read More
Knowing how much money hits your bank account every month is a critical part of staying retired. It’s vital that you have enough money to take care of your daily needs, housing, medical bills, long-term care, and any other unexpected expenses that come your way.
If you’re retired, chances are you know the exact day — even the hour — your check hits the account. This sigh of relief you breathe as you confirm that money is added to your account is worth far more than the money itself.
When we talk about the clock, we are referring to how long that guaranteed income will keep coming in. While pensions and Social Security may provide some security and guaranteed income, the question we want to pose is this... why not do more of it?
