Ever stared at your website on mobile and thought, “Why does my heading text look so. off?” You’re not alone. As a web designer for over 8 years, I’ve seen countless clients struggle with the same issue. Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most overlooked yet crucial elements of responsive design the header_2_text_color_phone … Read more
Should you hate annuities? Yes, some types. Others? No, not if you believe the federal government, trusted academics or Ken Fisher himself. Behind every successful marketing campaign, there’s a dirty secret. The case of Fisher Investments’ “Why I Hate Annuities And You Should Too” is no different. Here are six reasons why following the advice … Read more
In a relay race, any runner will tell you that handoffs are the difference between winning and losing. No matter how fast you are, you have no chance if you can’t pass the baton smoothly from one person to the next. When it comes to building wealth, you have your own handoff to manage. You … Read more
For most people, the answer is yes. These strategies could help minimize the hit on this retirement income source. Social Security was never meant to be the sole source of income for retirees. Still, with a maximum benefit of more than $45,000 a year if you file at full retirement age, it can be a … Read more
It can be hard to get ready for retirement when the economy is uncertain, and even retirees who have carefully planned are feeling the effects of the current situation. One big problem is that the stock market keeps going up and down without warning, which makes it harder and harder to use stocks and bonds … Read more
So you’re about a year away from saying goodbye to that alarm clock, those commutes, and the daily grind. Congrats! But before you pop the champagne and delete all your work emails, there’s some serious prep work to be done. I’ve helped many folks navigate this transition, and I can tell ya – the year … Read more
When you’re planning for retirement, you should think about how to invest your money and how you might get money in the future, like from Social Security or a retirement account. However, one very important element of retirement that is often overlooked is maintaining an adequate emergency fund to cover any unexpected expenses that may … Read more
Looking forward to your golden years? Let me tell ya, nobody wants to share their hard-earned retirement nest egg with Uncle Sam! After decades of working and saving the last thing you need is a hefty tax bill eating away at your retirement income. I’ve helped dozens of clients navigate the complex world of retirement … Read more
If you’ve spent years in a permanent job, you can get very used to a regular income. And if you haven’t always been in paid work, the thought of guaranteed payments dropping into your bank account in a nice, predictable way can be very appealing indeed. That can be one of the advantages of retirement. … Read more
A Roth IRA can be a great way to put money away for retirement, letting you save and invest dollars youve already paid taxes on, and potentially freeing you from worry about taxes in retirement when you withdraw the money. But many Roth IRA account owners may not understand the 5-year aging requirement, also known … Read more