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Financial Resolutions for 2023
How are your resolutions doing so far? If you haven’t made any yet or have dropped the ones you started, maybe it’s time to pick up some financial resolutions.
3 Pet-Friendly Houseplants to Grow
Life in retirement can feel a little slow and quiet, especially when you spend lots of time at home, have become an empty nester, or haven’t picked up any new hobbies. Plant parenting is a great way to fill up your time. It invests [...]
How to Make Your Money Last
If inflation is the silent killer of retirement planning, what can you do about it? On today's show, Brian talks through the rule of 72, how it relates to inflation, and how understanding this rule can impact your financial plan.
2 Ways the 2022 Economic Woes Affected Your Retirement Accounts
The 2022 economic climate has been bumpy for most and, in some cases, even bumpier for retirees. Americans and the world at large dealt with the economic ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine war, post-pandemic industrial effects, and rising inflation and interest rates. As the year [...]
Coffee-Lovers’ Events in 2023
All the macchiato, cappuccino, and espresso lovers know how a sip of coffee easily brightens up your day. Whether you take yours caffeinated or buzz-free, black or milky, sugar-free or candy-sweet, you are a certified coffee enthusiast, and you might be excited to know [...]
Mailbag: Do I have Enough to Retire with my Pension?
We all want to know that we have enough for retirement when the time comes. Brian an-swers a question from the mailbag from someone who previously thought she couldn’t af-ford retirement, but has since realized her pension would provide more than she thought. Is it enough to retire though? How do you figure that out?
Turning 59.5? Here are the Factors to Consider
Approaching 60 is an exciting time. Not only does it come with more wisdom and thrill for a new chapter of life, but it also presents important financial decisions that can affect your life in retirement. If you are turning 59.5 this year, you [...]
5 Post-Holiday Shopping Tips for Retirees
Holiday shopping can be stressful, and unless you took advantage of Black Friday or Cyber Monday, you might find it tough to find the deals you need to keep your gifts within your budget. Well, post-holiday shopping may be the perfect opportunity to take [...]
Should You Have a Charitable Trust?
Some of the greatest coaches inspire their teams to do well. Today we look at quotes from famous coaches and apply the same wisdom to our financial lives. Then, we discuss the seven deadly sins and how to avoid them when saving, spending, and strategizing with your money.
