The Major Retirement Planning Mistakes Why are they made again and again? Much is out there about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Aside from these blunders, some classic financial missteps plague retirees.      Calling them “mistakes” may be a bit harsh, as not all of them represent errors in...Read More

Understanding Long-Term Care The important question: Are you prepared?   Addressing the potential threat of long-term care expenses may be one of the biggest financial challenges for individuals who are developing a retirement strategy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 69% of people over age 65 can expect to need extended...Read More

How global returns and proper diversification are affecting overall returns. “Why is my portfolio under-performing the market?” This question may be on your mind. It is a question that investors sometimes ask after stocks shatter records or return exceptionally well in a quarter. The short answer is that even when Wall Street rallies, international markets...Read More