5 Myths About Retirement Planning
As I work with more people to help them plan for retirement, I realize there are a lot of myths floating around about the planning process. Here are five of them — debunked. Myth 1: A financial advisor will help me pick stocks to beat the market. While investments are important, they’re only one slice […]
Read ArticleThe 3 Most Important Retirement Happiness Factors
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “money doesn’t buy happiness.” Money absolutely gives you options to participate in things that make you happy — but money itself won’t make you happy since it’s just a tool. How, then, should you invest in order to have the happiest retirement possible? According to retirement researcher and expert […]
Read ArticleWhat Should You Do If You’re Recently Retired?
WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Matt Addington provide their answers to that question in a new video that touches on three areas: the emotional impact of the pandemic; what you seek to accomplish; and what changes, if any, may be required with respect to income planning. Discover why we feel you shouldn’t be panicking, why […]
Read ArticleAre You Financially Prepared For A Divorce?
As life expectancy rises, so do the percentage of divorces later in life. Termed gray or silver divorces, these breakups are often exacerbated by the various transitions that come later in life: empty nests, aging parents, career changes and retirement. Divorce can be a very costly venture, especially during these times of change, as couples […]
Read ArticleHave Recent Events Derailed Your Retirement Plans?
If you’re in your late 50s or early 60s and hoping to retire over the next two to four years, should you be worried that recents events such as the COVID-19 and the unstable market have set you back? Maybe, according to WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Matt Addington, who discuss this question in a […]
Read ArticleWorthPointe Advisor Authors Book on Caring for Aging Parents
Drawing from his experiences as a financial planner and a son who cared for both parents before their deaths, WorthPointe advisor Morgan Smith has written a book — Generation Squeezed™: A Holistic Guide for Taking Care of Aging Parents. Weaving his personal experiences with his professional expertise, he provides plenty of food for thought about […]
Read ArticleBusting the 5 Biggest Retirement Myths
Urban legends, urban myths, and fake news. Whatever you call it, in our age of information, claims of spurious repute can go viral in minutes. Anyone with a computer can start a blog and offer up opinions on just about any subject, whether he or she is an authority or not. Sources? Who needs sources? […]
Read Article10 Smart Planning Moves to Consider as Tax Reform Looms
It’s hard to believe, but another year is almost behind us. With January just around the corner, now is a great time to review various items you may want to consider as you get set to enter 2018. Many of the IRS publications referenced below are for tax year 2016. Changes are not anticipated when […]
Read ArticleLooking Back and Leaping Ahead
The End of the Financial Year As we head into the final lap of 2017, it’s been a banner year for stocks not just in the U.S., but around the world. Investors have been focused on the upbeat fundamentals — corporate profit growth sparked by economic gains at home and abroad. The U.S. economy grew […]
Read Article5 Retirement Questions You Should Ask Yourself
One topic that comes up often in conversations with our clients is retirement planning. While goals and dreams may differ, there is one common theme — financial security. More specifically, many ask the question, How much monthly income will I have during retirement? Situations will vary from person to person. That is why we never […]
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