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How to Manage Risk in the Stock Market
Managing risk in the stock market becomes more important than ever after age 50. We all learned this from the “lost decade” when the stock market (S&P
Fear of Retirement Boredom
For those planning to retire soon, retirement can feel scary from both a financial and a lifestyle perspective. Fear of retirement boredom is a very
Are Stocks Safe for Retirement? 8 Important Factors
Every time I hear someone confidently tell me that they are invested in “safe stocks,” so they’re not concerned about a “stock market crash,” I
Living Off Investment Income | Advantages and Disadvantages
True financial independence is reached when you can live off investment income. Living off investment income has many advantages that often require a shift from
12 “Slightly” Alternative Retirement Investment Strategies
If you’re concerned that investing in traditional stocks and bonds with a common asset allocation won’t provide a comfortable retirement for life, you’re not alone.
Is Downsizing the Right Choice to Retire Earlier?
Downsizing can be a smart option for anyone who wants to retire soon but lacks the funds to retire comfortably for life. Is downsizing the
What Net Worth Do You Need to Retire?
Just past midlife, many people get super focused on increasing net worth before retirement. What net worth do you need to retire? It depends on how much
Is It Safest to Withdraw or Get Investment Income
Updated: October 9, 2019 By definition, retirement is the time when you can live off investments. The traditional retirement model is to withdraw 4% a
What Will Stocks Do Over the Next 10 Years?
Updated October 7, 2019 At the end of the strong bull market of the 1990’s, a few brave financial experts predicted the next decade would not
How Much Money Do You Need to Live Off Investments?
Knowing how much money you need to live off investments can seem daunting but it’s really just a few steps and math. Let’s say you want to
Is 1.5 Million Enough to Retire?
Is 1.5 million enough to retire? The answer depends on your age, assets, spending, investment returns and how many income sources you’ll have in retirement.
Reducing Risk in Stocks | 13 Lessons from Past Bear Markets
After surviving a few bear markets over the past 40 years as an investor, I’ve learned many lessons from them. Reducing risk in stocks before bear markets take