“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...
“Well, I don’t know as I want a lawyer to tell me what I cannot do. I hire him to tell how to do what I want to do.” – J.P. Morgan Trusts serve specific purposes. If you think you may need one, consult an estate lawyer. Having a trust may make good...
“We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future generations.” – David Brower We create our legacies with our time, energy, and money. If legacy is important to you, then leave the best legacy possible while you are...
“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...
