Why are most people planning for the wrong things in retirement?
What should they be planning for that they’re not?
To help answe…
Today, I’m talking about navigating the risks of concentrated investments.
Specifically, Peter Lazaroff, CIO of Plancorp, joins me t…
Today, I’m sharing how retirement investors can take action in this final episode of our Small Cap Value series.
Specifically, I’m…
Today, I’m continuing our series on Small Cap Value investing.
Specifically, in part two, I’m addressing three BIG questions:
…
Today I’m kicking off a two-part series on Small Cap Value investing.
Specifically, I’m addressing three big questions:
Wha…
In this episode, I provide key takeaways from three of the best retirement articles I read this month.
The first article is about th…
Today, I’m sharing FIVE (5) surprising statistics about the economy, markets, and retirement.
For example, one stat highlights a “…
Are you ready to get answers to some BIG retirement questions?
Questions such as:
What role does the equity in my home play in …
I worked for large wealth management firms for half of my career. They spent more time talking about how to make the firm more money than how to make clients more money. I set out to change that.
Annuities are often sold as a simple solution to a complicated retirement problem. Guaranteed income. Protection from market volatility. Peace of mind that your money won’t run out. But behind those promises is a much more complex set of trade-offs that many investors don’t consider. Because while annuities can play a role in retirement planning,…
After decades of filing taxes together, most couples assume their retirement plan will continue largely unchanged if one spouse passes away. But for many surviving spouses, the first surprise is a higher tax bill, even when income hasn’t changed much. In this episode, I explain how a lesser-known feature of the tax code can increase…
Every year, Wall Street rolls out its market predictions. Targets get published, expectations get set, and the headlines make it sound like the future is just a spreadsheet away. But markets have a long history of humbling even the most confident forecasts, and that creates a real problem for retirement savers. Because, while short-term forecasts…
After decades of saving and doing the right things, most people expect retirement to feel clear. But for many, it doesn’t. Not necessarily because they didn’t save enough, but because key financial decisions were made in isolation. In this episode, I walk through the seven questions every retirement saver should be able to answer. I…
It’s that time of year again—time to step back from the complex tax strategies, Roth conversion debates, and retirement planning deep dives… and have a little fun. 😊 In this annual “surprising stats” episode, I’m sharing 7 counterintuitive facts about the markets and investing. Some are counterintuitive. A few might make you question things you’ve…
I worked for large wealth management firms for half of my career. They spent more time talking about how to make the firm more money than how to make clients more money. I set out to change that.
