by Melissa Steele | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog
Saving for retirement is something that we all do (hopefully). But do you ever stop to ask yourself why? It’s not about accumulating “just in case” money or being able to travel the world, although neither of those is a bad thing. They’re certainly both parts of why...
by Melissa Steele | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog
Retirement is meant to be a relaxing, enjoyable season of life in which you can kick your feet up and enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, many retirees have accumulated plenty of savings but are so afraid of outliving them that they overcorrect into frugality. In...
by Melissa Steele | Dec 14, 2024 | Blog
After a long commitment to your career, you’ve decided to retire from your daily 9-5 “grind”. Retirement looks promising, but you worry if you will have enough money to enjoy a good life. Does this sound familiar? The average age for retirement in...
by Melissa Steele | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog
Over the years, many wise people have said that “cash is king”. The phrase refers to the concept that money (cash) is more valuable than any other type of financial tool, such as stocks or bonds. Having liquid funds available can be vital because of the flexibility it...
by Melissa Steele | Sep 22, 2024 | Blog
As you approach the Golden years, it is important to prioritize your efforts to untax retirement income and reduce future Medicare surcharges. IRMAA, (income-related monthly adjustment amount) is a fee you pay on top of your Medicare Part B and Part D premiums, if you...
