Client Corner: 50 Years of Marriage (but Still on Trial)
Cindy and I are celebrating fifty years of marriage this May, and while I like to joke that she’s still on trial, the truth is I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in life. My career in retail focused on developing people, which led us to move fourteen times over the years. No matter where we landed, Cindy always …
Back to the Basics: In Retirement Planning, Time Waits for No One
If there is one asset that has become more valuable than all others, it is time. It is finite, making it scarce. It is fluid, making it difficult to grasp. It is often misunderstood, allowing it to escape our attempts at mastery. In fact, time is the very asset we would willingly trade all others for—if only we could have …
Briefcase Study: Replacing Paychecks with Retirement Income
What happens if you stop working for money next year? As people approach retirement, they often run a series of calculations in their heads to determine the right timing. While financial variables play a significant role, non-financial considerations also come into play. Questions such as whether they are truly ready to lose the structure of a workplace or how they …
