“The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.” – Benjamin Franklin Some financial advisors are just doing their job – to gather and retain accounts. Others truly care. Seek out the one who really wants to help you achieve your goals...
“It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times.” – Rutherford B. Hayes Confused by what you hear or read? Always consider the source when it comes to advice about debt, investing, and money in general. I (Sharon) admit that I did not learn that much in social...
“Confusion is a word we have invented for an order which is not understood.” – Henry Miller Two things matter when you are taking money out of your investments: how much you withdraw and the order of your returns. (The order of returns is also called the...
“The question isn’t at what age I want to retire, it’s at what income.” – George Foreman It is often very helpful to know how much you can – and cannot – spend in retirement before you need to worry about running out of money in your...
“Well, today people have to be self-reliant if they want a secure retirement income.” – Scott Cook It is impossible to know exactly how much money you will need for your retirement but it is possible to get a good idea. So let’s talk about some practical ideas...
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”- Leo Buscaglia Long-term care is taxing on the family and on the...