RETIREMENT EDUCATION BLOG

What Will Your Retirement Look Like?

When contemplating retirement, it’s essential to take a comprehensive approach to ensure that your post-work life is fulfilling and aligned with your personal goals and values. Current reports find that the current life expectancy for American women is 80.2 years, compared to 74.8 years for men1. Depending on your health and target retirement age, it’s… View Article

Navigating Retirement Finances: Crafting a Strategic Income Plan for Your Golden Years

As you stand on the brink of retirement, the excitement of entering your golden years is often accompanied by the crucial task of planning your financial future. Navigating retirement finances can seem daunting, but with a strategic income plan, you can confidently approach this new chapter. Understanding the various sources of retirement income is essential… View Article

Financial Knowledge is Financial Power

When working towards retirement and managing the savings and accounts that will fund it, staying informed can significantly impact your financial decisions and overall strategy. Understanding current financial news and trends helps you make informed investment choices. Market conditions, economic indicators, and geopolitical events can influence the performance of your investments. By staying updated, you… View Article

Do Some Spring Cleaning on Your Debt

Managing debt is a crucial step in planning for a comfortable retirement. It’s obvious that having less debt will leave you with more money to spend as you please, but it’s just as obvious that no one would have much debt if it could be solved in one fell swoop. But with some consideration and… View Article

When to HOLD – Understanding Long-Term Investment Strategies

One of the most important decisions an investor can make is whether to hold onto an investment or sell it. Market Guard® understands that confident investing requires a long-term view and that holding onto investments is often an important component of achieving financial goals. We work closely with our clients to understand their investment strategies… View Article

Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize

Aligning your current financial plans and strategies with your future goals is crucial for building confidence as your retirement years approach. Life changes, such as career advancements, family additions, or unexpected expenses, can impact your financial situation and the level or timetable of future plans. By periodically reassessing your plans, we can make necessary adjustments… View Article

Spring Cleaning For Your Finances

Keeping your financial house in order seems like easy and logical advice. But how do you know you’ve achieved this goal? While you’ve been working and building for the future you envision for yourself throughout your adult life, that effort has also likely resulted in assets, savings, investments, and expenses that have grown too numerous… View Article

A Roadmap For Retirement

Spring is here, the weather is warming, and everything around seems to be blossoming and growing into what’s to come. For those entering into retirement, it’s important to continue to plan for and embrace the new experiences to come.   Whether thinking about your finances, your newfound free time, or about all the items on… View Article