Retirement Goldilocks

Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Monday, December 2, 2019 2:19 AM EST
We talk a lot about when to retire and the short answer is don't retire too early or too late. Here's the long answer...
High-Yield Means High-Risk

Article By:
Scott Carter
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 7:22 PM EST
Just about the only way to get more than 4% is “high-yield” bonds, which is a polite term for junk bonds. The prospect of earning 5.5% a year or more in the bond market is certainly appealing. Unfortunately, we'llsee that it is too good to be true.
A Successful Retirement Income Plan = Growing Distributions For You & Your Heirs

Article By:
Kendall J. Anderson
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Friday, November 22, 2019 12:07 AM EST
With the rise in number of retirees in the US, the demand for consistent cash flow is growing rapidly.
3 Tips For Successfully Managing Your 401k

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Personal Capital
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Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:00 PM EST
All 401k plans are different, so the best way to get personal advice on your specific situation is to talk to an advisor.
Are Social Security Benefits Changing In 2021?

Article By:
Jim Blankenship
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 11:00 PM EST
In 1983, Congress made changes to the way Social Security works, in order to increase the probability of the system maintaining solvency.
The One Chart Every Millennial Should Ignore

Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Monday, November 11, 2019 11:00 AM EST
The level of valuations when you start your investing journey is all you need to know about where you are going to wind up.
The Simplest Retirement Plan?

Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Sunday, November 10, 2019 8:15 AM EST
Simple retirement math for people who just want to know if they're on track...
Three Reasons You May Not Want To Convert To A Roth IRA

Article By:
Jim Blankenship
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:56 AM EST
There’s been a lot of press surrounding the concept of Roth IRA conversions, specifically in the coming 5-6 years with our historically-low income tax rate structure.
Is Your Retirement Cushion Big Enough?

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Ron DeLegge
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Monday, November 4, 2019 1:05 AM EST
If you're worried about your retirement portfolio's risk and volatility, it could be a telltale sign you need a retirement cushion.
Confronting Unexpected Circumstances

Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Sunday, November 3, 2019 1:07 PM EST
There are many types of challenging circumstances that happen in life, our resiliency goes a long way to determining our outcomes.
Weekly Commentary: Music To The Market

Article By:
Doug Noland
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Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:33 AM EST
If markets maintain high confidence in one specific outcome, it would be that the trend of global disinflationary pressures continues (and likely worsens).
What To Do When Retirement Is Near

Article By:
Doug Carey
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Monday, October 28, 2019 12:08 PM EST
Where are you on the retirement timeline? If you're in the early years of your career, you may have barely given it a thought other than to regularly contribute to your retirement accounts.
Budgeting For Paradigm Shifts And A Debt Crisis

Article By:
Paul Hodges
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Sunday, October 27, 2019 5:01 PM EST
Companies have a choice as they finalise next year's budget. Do they ignore what's happening in the wider world and hope for 'business as usual'? Or do they focus on surviving the coming debt crisis and preparing for the new opportunities ahead?
4 Tips For Living Well On A Fixed Income

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Personal Capital
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Sunday, October 27, 2019 1:00 AM EST
When they hear the term “fixed income,” many people envision a paltry monthly living allowance that provides little if any discretionary funds to enable someone to actually enjoy their life.
Should You Buy An ETF You Expect To Go To Zero?

Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:24 PM EST
When depleting an account makes sense.