by Becca Mack | Jan 23, 2023 | Blog, Social Security
For most, Social Security provides a solid foundation for retirement income. In fact, as of September 2022, over 70 million Americans were collecting benefits.[1] However, not everyone knows exactly how or when to start tapping into this resource. As you grow older...
by Becca Mack | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog, Financial Planning
Building towards retirement, you have made many financial decisions. Perhaps you maxed out your credit card on clothes in your early 20s or chose the wrong payment plan for your car loan or home mortgage. Regardless, you’ve navigated many financial obstacles and...
by Becca Mack | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog, Economy, Retirement Planning
The 2022 economic climate has been bumpy for most and, in some cases, even bumpier for retirees. Americans and the world at large dealt with the economic ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine war, post-pandemic industrial effects, and rising inflation and interest...
by Becca Mack | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog, Retirement Planning
Approaching 60 is an exciting time. Not only does it come with more wisdom and thrill for a new chapter of life, but it also presents important financial decisions that can affect your life in retirement. If you are turning 59.5 this year, you will become eligible to...
by Becca Mack | Dec 29, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
The desire to leave a legacy has an altruistic quality to it in that it is a gift to the future, the benefit of which you may never witness, nor ever feel the true extent of its appreciation by others. However, creating your legacy does not happen overnight, and it...
by Becca Mack | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, investing, Stock Market
Starting out your investing journey, you may have been advised to follow the 60/40 allocation strategy. This strategy tells you to put 60% of your portfolio in equities and 40% in bonds or other fixed-income offerings. For decades, this strategy has been revered for...