Posts by Patrick Strubbe
Don't Ruin Your Retirement This Summer
Few Americans have employers that save for their retirements automatically. Pensions are going the way of the dinosaur. Therefore, Americans are required largely to save for their own retirements. This…
Read MoreThinking About Downsizing In Retirement?
With the exception of those under 35 years of age, between 60 and 70 percent of the median household wealth in the US is tied up in home equity. Those…
Read MoreWhat Keeps You Up At Night?
For millions of Americans, it’s the question of how they will fund their healthcare expenses in retirement, according to a recent poll by Franklin Templeton. With the high costs of…
Read MoreRetirement & Healthcare: The Fight Is Yours To Win
When you think of retirement, you probably think of a relaxing lifestyle free from the stresses of a 40-hour workweek. Life could instead get more stressful due to rising health…
Read MoreFinancial Scams: How to avoid them in Retirement
Sadly, unscrupulous people often prey on the most vulnerable among us, and too often that means our senior citizens are targeted. Even worse, in some instances these abuses can go…
Read MoreWhen Do You Say “Uncle”?
Recent market volatility has some investors thinking about their “uncle point”. Yes, your uncle point, that moment when the market drops and you emotionally cannot stomach the loss. Managing risk…
Read MoreThe Cost of Long-Term-Care
Long-Term-Care is something that some Americans rarely discuss. This underdiscussed topic is something that could be life-changing for families, potentially saving them thousands in the long run. If you are…
Read MoreDivorce After 50 and Your Retirement
Divorce rates are surging in the 50 and older age group. Today, divorce for those 50 and older has more than doubled since the 90’s! Divorce can be complicated at…
Read MoreThe Balance: Saving For Retirement And Your Kids College
Student loan statistics never cease to disturb. In the United States, there are 44 million borrowers with $1.3 trillion in outstanding debt. With that kind of debt burden on new…
Read MoreBudget For Retirement Travel
For many people, the dream of traveling in retirement is strong. You may want to plan trips to see your adult kids and grandkids a few times per year, and…
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