Does It Ever Make Sense to Name a Bank as Trustee of Your Trust
A clear and quick overview from yahoo!life of some of the advantages/disadvantages of naming a bank (that may apply to other...
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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
The Financial "Workout" That Will Make You Money in the New Year
A pretty light take on financial approaches from Road & Track, of all places. A couple of possible take-aways for some of us who may see...
retirementgoat
Jan 8, 20231 min read
I saved over $1 Million for retirement by age 48
Some have saved more, earlier, for retirement, but most of us haven't. Here are some good points on the author's approach to saving from...
retirementgoat
Jan 5, 20231 min read
When Your Parents Haven't Saved for Their Own Retirement
This is a very common issue and a frightening one for those of us who have always been focused on our own retirement planning and taking...
retirementgoat
Jan 5, 20231 min read
7 reasons why you should consider meeting with a financial planner
Some simply stated reasons, from Business Insider, why you might consider meeting with a financial planner as well as a few solid...
retirementgoat
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Investing Mistakes During a Recession
Some solid, common-sense advice from Entrepreneur. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 30, 20221 min read
12 Tips for Making Your Retirement Savings Last
No huge surprises but lots of common sense here and maybe one or two new points. I particularly like the advice to monitor your account...
retirementgoat
Dec 26, 20221 min read
How Much Money Do You Need to Feel Wealthy?
Interesting article with some surveys and research cited. One of the things that I found interesting is that the definition of "wealthy"...
retirementgoat
Dec 24, 20221 min read
Shark Tank Kevin O'Leary's Investment Advice to Combat Inflation
Some common sense advice from Kevin O'Leary about selecting investments that may be less volatile during a high-inflation period in the...
retirementgoat
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Can You Take "It" With You? Reflections on Life Planning
This is a worthwhile read from Psychology Today on how materialism affects our life planning, and, in turn, our happiness. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 22, 20221 min read
4 Best Long-Term Investments
Warning: no hot tips here! However, there is a some good information and comparisons between types of investments which many experienced...
retirementgoat
Dec 21, 20221 min read
How to Financially Coexist with Boomerang Kids
There are a variety of reasons kids return home to live with their parents, many are legitimate, and often welcome. However, all parents...
retirementgoat
Dec 21, 20221 min read
4 Steps to Take if You Lose Your Job Near Retirement
There are a few truly bracing studies out on the high percentage of workers, at all levels, who are terminated within ten years of...
retirementgoat
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Should You Consider Preferred Shares?
Preferred Shares are well-known to investment professionals and share some characteristics of common shares and some characteristics of...
retirementgoat
Nov 27, 20221 min read
5 Steps to Help Clients Stay on Track for Retirement
Here is an article in US News for Financial Advisors but with key take-aways relevant to all retirement savers. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Nov 27, 20221 min read
How Long $1 Million Will Last in Retirement in Every State
Clearly lots of variation and lifestyle and financial what-ifs involved, but this article provides some interesting comparisons of...
retirementgoat
Nov 27, 20221 min read
How Much Will You Get From Social Security?
Another great article from the Motley Fool. Very simple guidance on how US Social Security benefits are determined. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Nov 26, 20221 min read
Why It's Time to Rethink Common Retirement Advice
Really good straight-forward article from The Motley Fool which has been a great investment site noted for their contrarian views on...
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