Posts by Patrick Strubbe
Getting Organized In Retirement
Once you reach your retired years, you may think that your previous planning efforts would put you in the clear from a financial standpoint. However, the numbers that you use…
Read MoreIt's Not Too Late For Retirement Resolutions
The first month of 2018 is behind us but it is not too late to take stock of various aspects of our lives. One of the primary areas that is…
Read MoreBitcoin and Your Retirement Portfolio
Did you hear about the people that are mortgaging their home to invest in Bitcoin? It seems that as more and more people become interested in Bitcoin, that more people…
Read MoreMedical Debt and Your Retirement
The start of a new year can have you thinking about your health. Joining a gym can be a goal for some as we head into 2018 but if you…
Read MoreYear End Contribution Reminders
Retirement planning today can ensure you have the funds to live comfortably in retirement without worrying about going back to work. IRAs, HSAs, 401(k)s, and other accounts allow you to…
Read MoreHow Big Will Your 2018 Social Security Check Be?
The weather is getting cooler as 2017 is drawing near. We can all feel it. If you’re like many older Americans on a fixed income, you like to do a…
Read MoreAvoid Tapping Retirement Savings This Holiday Season
If you are like many people, you may easily spend hundreds of dollars or more on holiday gifts and related holiday purchases each year. Some sources indicate that consumers may…
Read MoreMilitary Unveils New Retirement System
The United States Armed forces will unveil its new retirement planning system January 1, 2018. The new Blended Retirement System, or BRS for short, has so far drawn mixed reviews…
Read MoreAre You Planning To Retire In 2018?
We are in the final days of 2017 and for some that means closer than ever to retirement! After working 40-plus years, if not even longer, upcoming retirees should look…
Read MoreIRS Issues 2018 Inflation-Adjusted Tax Tables
Each fall, the Internal Revenue Service announces adjustments to individual taxes, deductions and credits. The IRS issued these inflation adjustments for 2018 on October 19, 2017. Inflationary pressure remained modest…
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