“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” – Anonymous
“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” – Anonymous Aging is an act that many individuals want to make gracefully. However, it is important to know that risks exist throughout all life stages. Today, let’s focus on risks in the retirement years. Statistically speaking, as we age, we lose cognitive abilities. Now is the best time to plan with your loved ones in mind; to protect wants, wishes, and desires for when they may lose a step or two. Baby boomers are ranging from ages 57-75 in 2021. According to The Alzheimer’s Association, 11% of those age 65+...
Read MoreQ3 2021 Global Asset Allocation Views
Q3 2021 Global Asset Allocation Views Market Review Stocks hit new highs as pandemic recedes – equity markets were finally able to hit new highs in June after trending sideways during the first part of the quarter. The latest grind higher was led by big tech after taking over leadership from cyclical sectors. Breadth has been weak as of late as the rotation from value to growth has occurred while the 10yr yield drops back below 1.5%. Almost all of the U.S. has fully opened up as covid restrictions have lifted. We are beginning to see travel pick up, and the return of large gatherings at...
Read MoreInflation! Should I Be Worried?
Inflation! Should I Be Worried? I don’t know about you, but recently every time I go into a store shopping for some item I am in need of there is a little sticker shock. It seems prices are rising on a many of the items we use on a normal basis. Gas prices have surged 56.2% in the 12 months ended in May. Food prices are rising but at a much slower rate than other segments of the market. Consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 5% in May. It seems more expensive these days for just about everything. There are many reasons prices are rising and you will hear theories from various sources...
Read MoreSecuring the New Normal
Securing the New Normal Historically a company was focused on 4 walls: the walls that encompassed employees, a culture, and a secure environment that houses sensitive data as it pertains to not only your clientele, but also your employees. 2020 taught us that work life exists outside of the 4 walls of an office. When March of 2020 brought about the first wave of COVID-19 most businesses went to a remote work environment. As the world reopens, we are seeing many companies keeping some semblance of remote work. As a business, how are you to adjust to this as it pertains to cyber security? As...
Read MoreHow will I decide I am ready to retire?
How will I decide I am ready to retire? After 40 or more years working, how do you know when is the right time to retire? Is it based on your age 62,65,67,70 or does age have nothing to do with it? Maybe you need to acquire a certain level of assets, one million, two million or even five million or more. Is it based on my health which is deteriorating, and I want to enjoy what time I have left? Maybe I cannot handle the stress or negative work environment I am in, is that what will push me into retirement? I think it is all these things and more. As we approach our late 50’s and early...
Read MoreSECURE Act 2.0 Get the Jump on this Legislation
SECURE Act 2.0 Get the Jump on this Legislation As part of our financial wellness focus for a business, we hope to keep you on the forefront of legislation that can impact the financial wellness of your business and your employees. Even in an era of extreme polarization, both sides of the political aisle can still come to a consensus on issues like retirement legislation. In 2019, a divided government easily passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (SECURE) Act. And regardless of the balance of power going forward, another retirement law, dubbed the SECURE Act 2.0, is currently...
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