A viral claim keeps making the rounds: that a 1% advisory fee will drain hundreds of thousands of dollars from your retirement savings. The math looks alarming… and that’s exactly the point. But as with most things in finance (and life!), the truth is more nuanced than a headline or social media post makes it…
Why the Happiest Retirees Spend Their Money Differently
Saving for retirement is one challenge. Feeling comfortable (and confident) enough to actually enjoy it is another. Even when the numbers say you’re okay, uncertainty about the future can make it hard to use money for the things that matter most. Today, I’m revisiting a conversation with Dr. Daniel Crosby where we talk about money,…
5 Withdrawal Strategies to Boost Retirement Income (And How High You Can Really Go)
Most people spend far less in retirement than they likely could. In fact, one study found married households age 65+ with more than $100k in savings withdrew just 2.1% per year on average. And ironically, the traditional 4% rule may be one reason why. In this episode, I’m breaking down new research on retirement withdrawal…
The Retirement Income Mistake That Costs Investors Up to 6% Per Year
For 30 or 40 years, a paycheck simply showed up. Then one day, it stops. Now you’re staring at a portfolio and asking: “How do I turn this into reliable income for the rest of my life…without overpaying the IRS or outliving my money?” It’s no surprise so many retirees gravitate toward dividends. They feel…
Why a Stock Market Crash Won’t Ruin Your Retirement (and What Actually Will)
Strong rallies make people uneasy. So does the fear that one bad crash could undo decades of careful saving. Recently, Morningstar published a great article centered around a chart mapping nearly 100 years of U.S. market history. When you zoom out, several widely accepted beliefs about market crashes and bull markets start to look far…





