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Changing Risks in Retirement
It is important to understand from the very outset how changing risks are primarily what
The Retirement Researcher Manifesto – Part Two
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The Retirement Researcher Manifesto – Part One
As I have attempted to summarize the key messages and themes that have underscored my
Overview Of Retirement Income Planning – Part Two
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Overview Of Retirement Income Planning – Part One
Strong disagreements exist about how to position a retiree’s assets to best meet retirement goals.

The Yield Curve is Inverted. Don’t Panic.
It’s pretty easy to make finance stuff sounds scary. What happens in the financial markets

How to Create Reliable Income Sources with Bond Ladders, SPIA’s and DIA’s
The change from working and saving to not working and spending from your portfolio is daunting. Layered on top of these “normal” concerns are today’s troubling headlines. This “headline risk” has contributed to recent market volatility. While we understand that this volatility can cause one to be nervous, our view is that no matter the market, one can always be worried about it. So, what should you be doing now or in the future if you have these concerns?

Are Stocks Safer in the Long-Term?
When you’re investing, you need to focus on the long-term. This is one of those pieces of received wisdom that everyone has heard, but it’s often wildly misinterpreted. There’s an idea that stocks get safer the longer you hold onto them because you can ride out the bad periods if you are disciplined enough – it’s just a matter of sticking around until the market rewards you for being a “good investor.” To put it simply, this is not the case.

What Does it Mean to Call China a Currency Manipulator?
Monday (August 5th, 2019) was a chaotic day for both the world economy and markets. We want to break down what’s happened, and how that will likely impact your investments.

Ignore the Financial Media
The financial media is omnipresent. Whether it’s hearing about what the Dow did today on