WISE WEALTH
Five Questions to Ask As You Consider Retiring
You might be thinking about retiring, but how do you know when you are really ready for it, mentally and financially? For decades, the normal retirement age was 65. This was when you became eligible for Social Security and Medicare. But things are different today....
“Healthy at 75” Should Be Your Retirement Mantra
Too many people don’t realize that taking care of themselves physically leads to better financial tomorrow. Planning for retirement should start in your early twenties, if not before. Why? Because you develop good health habits early and health governs the quality of...
The High Price of Neglecting Estate Planning
In 2018, the world mourned the loss of the legendary singer Aretha Franklin to pancreatic cancer. What no one expected was the ensuing estate battle that erupted among her family members. With just a handwritten will tucked away in a notebook at her Michigan home, the...
Unmasking Retirement Fear
As the leaves change color and the chill of autumn descends upon us, the season of Halloween is upon us. It's the time for costumes, candy, and things that go bump in the night. But what if I told you that for some, the specter of retirement can be just as frightening...
Understanding the Benfits of the Solo 401(k)
Empowering self-employed individuals for retirement success The Solo 401(k), also known as the Individual 401(k) or Self-Employed 401(k), is a retirement savings plan designed specifically for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small business owners. This...
Tips for Leaving an Inheritance to Family
Families inherit money and sometimes make the right moves in investing and spending. Inheritances can also ignite disruption, divorce, and a host of bad behavior – far from the hopes and plans of the benefactor. What happens when you leave what’s probably one of your...