Financially Speaking Blog
Protect Yourself – and Your Money – From Scams
It seems like you can’t turn on the TV news or visit your favorite news website without seeing yet another story about financial scams. According to the FBI, seniors lose…
Are You a HENRY? Consider These Wealth-Building Strategies
HENRY is a catchy acronym for “high earner, not rich yet.”¹ It describes a demographic made up of young and often highly educated professionals with substantial incomes but little or no…
You Can Be Both Frugal and Happy in Retirement
Frugal. It’s a word that some people wear like a badge of honor, and one that others dread. In fact, when building a retirement strategy, some people are working to…
A Map for Your Family
A will is an essential legal document that describes how your estate should be distributed upon your death. It is the basis for the probate process and can serve as…
The Ever-Changing Nature of Retirement
If it feels difficult to keep up with the things that change regarding retirement, you’re not alone. Even some very fundamental things about retirement have changed in the last 25…
Should You Speed Up Your Retirement Plans?
Many older workers were pushed into retirement after losing their jobs, and others may have had health concerns. Still, it appears that work-related stress and the emotional toll of the…