Are you a better-than-average driver? Regardless of what my wife says, I know I am, and chances are you think you are too. That is because nearly three-quarters of people think they are better-than-average drivers. Besides being mathematically impossible, this statistic is an example of overconfidence—and is just one illustration of how certain biases can […]
Most Americans will eventually receive Social Security and Medicare benefits. Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds release lengthy reports to Congress that assess the health of these important programs. The newest reports, released on April 22, 2020, discuss the current financial condition and ongoing financial challenges that both programs […]
If you are like many Americans, you likely have an employer-sponsored retirement plan. This is the second article in a three-part series about the basics of 401k, 403b, and Defined Benefit Plans. Retirement plans established under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as 403(b) plans or “tax-sheltered annuities,” have become a […]
A recent study from Fidelity estimates that an average 65-year-old couple retiring this year will need to have $295,000 in today’s dollars for future medical costs. So what is an effective way to save for medical expenses in retirement? Consider a Health Savings Account (HSA). 1) Contributions are pre-tax and avoid FICA tax if made […]
In our Authentic Advice series video, Clayton Boone will discuss the benefits of an IRA. Not in the context of retirement savings, but in the context of an effective Estate Planning tool.
As financial advisors, we are constantly being asked how best to save for retirement? In most cases, the answer is simple, start with your employer-sponsored plan. Why? Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer offers such a plan and you’re not participating […]
You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So how do you juggle the two? The truth is, saving for your retirement and your child’s education at the same time can be a challenge. But take heart — you may be able to reach […]
As individual investors, we are commonly drawn to what is going on in the market. Often, the things that draw us in are engineered to make us react. In doing so, we can often come up with reasons why we should buy or sell. When asked to explain our reasoning it is often a ‘gut […]
Greg has been a supporter and donor of Any Baby Can for many years. Hear about why giving to Any Baby Can has changed his and his family’s perspective.
It is not hard to find out how the ‘market’ is doing today—our news reports on it nearly every minute. Our colleagues, neighbors, close friends and family talk about it. We see it on social media and in our inbox. Eventually, this leads to us wondering how our investments are doing against said ‘market.’ So, […]