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My Comments: I teach that investment risk is OK if you also have the ability to manage that risk. That happens if you have the discipline necessary to develop a rudimentary level of financial literacy. Reading these words from James Dennin is a good start. On the right side of this page is a link […] …
Continue reading The Easy Guide to Growing Your Money — Florida Wealth Advisors
My Comments: I teach that investment risk is OK if you also have the ability to manage that risk. That happens if you have the discipline necessary to develop a rudimentary level of financial literacy. Reading these words from James Dennin is a good start. On the right side of this page is a link …
My Comments: We have a broken health care system. Band aids alone will not fix it. We, as members of our society, have allowed it to happen. Until enough of us care about the problem, it’ll remain broken. Demand a fix, or die before you’re ready to go. P.S. - the AHCA will make it …
My Comments: Today is Monday, when I post something about investments. Scott Minerd is not only a global figure in this environment, he has the ability to reduce complex ideas to where even I can understand them. His message, as I understand it, is continue to ride the bull, but be prepared to panic at …
Continue reading Bull Market Complacency Calls for Caution—and Action
My Comments: With recent testimony from James Comey, the narrative we’ve been glued to for the past many months takes a new turn. Please understand that once elected, I wanted 45 to succeed. I’m not happy with all the talk of impeachment. It’s not in my best interest as a citizen of these United States …
My Comments: Aging gracefully is not easy. When getting up in the morning is a struggle and you can’t remember if you’ve brushed your teeth, there may be a looming bump in the road. Dr. Gloom here again. I suppose there is value in denial. At least I hope so. Couple that with both the …
My Comments: This is mostly for people now in the ‘when do I want to retire’ mode. You might have more than enough money already, but luck is going to play a role in the outcome. Kevin Michels, CFP® | February 20, 2017 How long will your retirement nest egg last? This is an intricate …
Continue reading How Timing Impacts Your Retirement Portfolio Longevity
My Comments: Lost in the partisan immigration rhetoric is the growing need for more doctors in this country. The economic divide between urban and rural America closely aligns itself with who you voted for in the last election. If you live in rural America, you tend to make less money, have weaker health care options, …
My Comments: The yin and yang of investing money can be thought of as bonds and stocks. (Why do we usually say stocks and bonds?) For the past 35 years, bond yields have trended downward. They are now plus or minus zero, depending on where you live. Meanwhile, stocks have been on a long running …
My Comments: Our Social Security system is a vital source of income for the vast majority of us who are age 62 and beyond. If you have a qualified earnings history, by the time you reach age 62 you can elect to start receiving a lifetime annuity, one that has a cost of living adjustment …
Continue reading How the The Social Security Spouse Benefit Works
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