RetirementGuy3 days ago1 minPoll: 15 Classic Books on Investing and the MarketsWealthManagement.com recently asked readers to nominate the investment book that most helped them in their investing careers. We...
RetirementGuy3 days ago1 minWhat Is An Annuity And How Does It Work?For many Americans, saving for retirement is an intimidating challenge. While there are many options available, one worth considering is...
RetirementGuyMay 101 minAre You Comparing Your Retirement Investment Returns To The Right Metric?I often hear people discuss “good investment returns.” What is a “good” return? Does that simply mean a return that is not negative? But...
RetirementGuyMay 101 minWhy a Pension Lump Sum Option Is Better Than an Annuity PaymentOften, the decision to take a pension annuity option over an available lump sum option rests on which option provides the greatest...
RetirementGuyMay 101 minMarket Volatility and YouAccepting volatility when investing is essential for an investor's long-term success. We all know recessions are a part of the normal...
RetirementGuyApr 211 minWhat is Enhanced Dollar Cost Averaging and How Can it Improve Returns?You’ve heard about dollar-cost averaging (DCA), also known as the constant dollar plan. Now, let’s dive into enhanced dollar cost...
RetirementGuyMar 171 minHow to Cope With Stock Market Losses in RetirementThe global pandemic, war in Ukraine and other world events have contributed to wild swings in the stock market. Retirement savers have...
RetirementGuyJan 271 min2022 Annual Numbers 1-pagerLook no further. All your 2022 annual numbers for tax, savings, medicare, etc are included in one page.
RetirementGuyJan 271 min8 Facts You Need to Know About Stock Market CorrectionsAn ugly start to 2022 has forced investors to reckon with the dreaded "C" word. That's right: One of the three major indexes is...
RetirementGuyJan 131 minA beginner’s guide to real estate investing, according to expertsThe coronavirus pandemic has put a lot into perspective for many of us. While no one’s quarantine experience was the same, one thing we...
RetirementGuyJan 131 minFactoring Inflation into Your Retirement PlanRight now, inflation is top of mind for everyone, perhaps especially retirees. Inflation is important. But it is only one of the risks...
RetirementGuyJan 61 minHow to Handle an Increase in Your Long-Term Care PremiumsThe cost of living rises every year, which makes paying for basic expenses more difficult. Long-term care (LTC) premiums are increasing,...
RetirementGuyJan 61 minWhy COVID-19 Is Changing the Way We View MoneyThe COVID-19 pandemic upended the way people live their lives. From mask mandates and stay-at-home orders to vaccines and protective...
RetirementGuyDec 9, 20211 minShould You Take Pension Payments or a Lump Sum? A How-To GuideYour employer doesn’t want to be in the pension business. It’s too expensive. Low interest rates force employers to beef up their pension...
RetirementGuyOct 28, 20211 minIncrease Rental Property ROI With These UpgradesWith property values at record highs and homeownership out of reach for millions of people, it’s a great time to be a landlord. However,...
RetirementGuyOct 14, 20211 minFive Expert Tips On Building Your Retirement Income PortfolioEven if you’re just getting started on your investing journey, you probably know that financial advisors recommend you have a diverse...
RetirementGuyAug 26, 20211 minPlanning on a Long Retirement? Rethink Your Equity ExposureBetween longer lifespans and a seemingly never-ending bull market, you might be tempted to invest heavier in equities during retirement...
RetirementGuyAug 26, 20211 minThe 7 Deadly Sins of Behavioral Finance(Common Biases that Investors Face) Behavioral finance biases….where do I begin? Is this really an article about potential pitfalls that...
RetirementGuyJul 29, 20213 minHow Long Before the Fed Changes Its Course? Quantitative easing and short-term rates near zero could be ending soon Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell seems to have capitulated on...
RetirementGuyJul 1, 20211 min12 Best Personal Finance CoursesIf you want to learn how to make smart financial decisions, save more and eliminate debt, you're in luck. Today, there are plenty of...