There are numerous myths, rules of thumb, traditions and other shortcuts surrounding retirement planning. Fallacies and poor assumptions are behind many of them. Using the shortcuts can reduce your financial…
University of Southern California professor and storytelling sage Robert McKee said this about character: “True character is revealed in the…
The phone calls to us often start the same way: "My mom refuses to move out of her house, but…
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If you’ve been fantasizing about chucking it all and retiring in your 40s, then it can take some serious planning,…
We’ve all been reading about the problems with Social Security phone calls and appointments. Clients who need help report they…
For decades, Americans have been told that Social Security is teetering on the brink. Warnings about a looming mismatch between…
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There’s a good chance you don’t really need all the various financial accounts, insurance policies, and investments you’ve accumulated over…
Miss a credit card payment and you pay a late fee and interest. Return a library book after the due…
As a financial advisor, I have set my eyes on thousands of portfolios—but none as compelling or meaningful as the…
Whether you dream of retiring ASAP or working forever, prepping for a secure retirement is a smart move. As someone…
“Oh, sh--. OK.” That was RH CEO Gary Friedman’s real-time reaction during an April 3, 2025, CNBC interview as he…
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