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2410, 2025

How Can I Recession-Proof My Retirement?

October 24, 2025|Economy, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning|

When people think about retirement, they often imagine years of relaxation and freedom. But for many retirees and pre-retirees, that vision comes with an underlying concern: what happens if the market takes a downturn? Recessions are an unavoidable part of the economic cycle, and while you can’t control when or how severe they are, you can take steps to prepare. A sound strategy begins with identifying [...]

1010, 2025

What Is a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?

October 10, 2025|Retirement Income, Retirement Planning|

If you’ve spent decades building up your retirement savings in tax-deferred accounts, you may have heard the term Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). But what exactly does it mean for you, and why is it so important to plan for it? Let’s break it down. What is an RMD? An RMD is the minimum amount you must withdraw each year from certain retirement accounts once you reach [...]

310, 2025

Hidden Retirement Costs—What You Don’t Plan for Can Impact Your Finances

October 3, 2025|Financial Planning|

What exactly are “hidden costs” in retirement? Hidden costs are the expenses that don’t make it into your retirement spreadsheet—but still show up in real life. They include things like rising healthcare bills, inflation, home repairs, and financial support for family. While not necessarily “surprise” expenses, they’re often underestimated or completely forgotten in retirement planning. How much can hidden costs affect my retirement financial stability? How [...]

2509, 2025

Why the Federal Reserve Works, And What It Means for Your Retirement

September 25, 2025|Federal Reserve, Retirement Planning|

The Federal Reserve may seem distant or complicated, but its decisions ripple through everything from interest rates to inflation, and that may affect your retirement directly. Let’s explore why the Fed works, why its independence matters, and what that means for your financial stability in retirement. What exactly is the Federal Reserve supposed to do? The Federal Reserve has two main goals: to keep inflation in [...]

1809, 2025

“I Think I Have Enough Saved—Why Am I Still Worried?”

September 18, 2025|Retirement Income, Retirement Planning|

You’ve worked hard and saved diligently, and now you're in retirement or on the doorstep of it. You’ve run the numbers. You might even have a sizable nest egg. So why do you still feel uneasy? That lingering anxiety is more common than you think, even among those who appear to be financially prepared for retirement. And it often comes down to one surprising truth: saving [...]

1109, 2025

Follow the Bond Market to Better Understand Your Finances

September 11, 2025|Financial Planning, Investing, Stock Market|

On May 16, 2025, Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing concerns over the nation's rising debt and interest payment burdens.¹ This move follows similar downgrades by S&P in 2011 and Fitch in 2023, marking the first time all three major credit agencies have rated U.S. debt below their top tier.² Understanding Bond Ratings Bond ratings assess the creditworthiness of debt [...]

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