The Bitcoin Fantasy
The electronic currency, known as Bitcoin, is all the rage. It is an alternative to money that is tied to a political system. It is...
Weighing In: Pope Francis Gets it Right
I have often thought about the phrase the Pope used to describe disparity: “The powerful feed on the powerless”. My thoughts usually go down the...
Obama Serves Up Some Class Warfare
President Obama needs something new to talk about. His Obamacare initiative has been an extraordinary debacle and he is slipping in the polls. What’s his...
How Does Your Financial Advisor Rate?
There are financial advisors with 5 Star ratings that measure the quality of their credentials, ethics, business practices and services. They volunteer information, a process...
Is Your Financial Advisor Licensed?
Licenses Protect Your Retirement Anybody can sell investment products whether they are licensed or not. Taken to an extreme a financial advisor may be part...
Accelerate Your Investment in Retirement Assets
It is standard retirement doctrine that you must save 10% of your pre-tax income during working years to afford a comfortable, secure lifestyle after you...
A Solution to Low Interest Rates during Retirement
You are retired and you are currently taking a 4% distribution from your retirement assets to fund your standard of living. You are an old...
The Best Retirement Plan or Not?
Millions of Americans have financial planners, retirement planners, and investment advisors who tell them what to do with their assets. People follow the professionals’ advice...
Want Financial Security? Defer Your Retirement!
80% of Americans need a wake-up call. Retirement in your early or mid 60’s and maintaining your current standard of living for the rest of...
5 Sources of Income to Include in a Retirement Plan
Americans have five primary sources of retirement assets that will produce income in their Golden Years: Social Security, Pension Plans, Personal Savings, Real Estate, and...
