Experts have famously tabbed it as, “the worst of both worlds.” If you’ve been following recent economic headlines, you may have heard whispers of a potential return of “stagflation.” It’s […]
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There’s a popular belief that expenses go down in retirement. After all, you’re no longer commuting, buying work clothes, or shelling out for the kids’ education. It sounds simple: less
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When it comes to investing, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming — especially for those trying to build a plan that balances growth, efficiency, and peace of mind.
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Imagine having a couple million in the bank… and still thinking twice about ordering dessert. Well, that happens to be the reality for a surprising number of retirees today—especially wealthy
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Picture this: you have spent your whole life earning and saving. You’ve worked hard toward a well-earned retirement. You’ve made it to the mountain top, now it’s time to enjoy
You’ve probably heard it countless times by now, but the modern-day retirement looks different. This is thanks to a variety of reasons we can’t even begin to get into right
As we step into 2024, retirees are (as usual) faced with a landscape that demands careful financial planning and strategic decision-making. Factors such as inflation and two years of stagnation
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by Christopher E. Mediate It goes without saying that the world of finance can be… complicated. It’s an ecosystem that most casual onlookers don’t want much part in understanding outside
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by Christopher E. Mediate So, you’ve established your budget and you now have a strategy on how to maintain one (refer to my blog entry on budgeting if you haven’t
by Christopher E. Mediate Let’s face it, when it comes down to the subject of retirement, there are two mindsets that most people adopt. At one end of the spectrum,