Our Blog
Welcome, Stay Awhile.
Helping You Better Understand Your Financial Needs & Investment Strategies
How Estate Planning May Help Reduce Future Tax Burdens for Loved Ones
There’s a well-known saying: “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” But what’s often left out is how closely those two concepts can intersect—especially when [...]
How Could the One Big Beautiful Bill Impact Taxes for Retirees?
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) includes several tax changes that directly affect retirees, especially how their Social Security is taxed, how much of their [...]
How the OBBB Could Affect Your Healthcare Situation
When it comes to retirement planning, long-term care is one of the most overlooked and expensive needs. And for many retirees, Medicaid has historically been [...]
What Retirees Need to Know About the New “One Big Beautiful Bill”
President Trump’s newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) is making headlines, and retirees might want to pay close attention. Aimed at expanding the 2017 [...]
Will Your Retirement Outlive You? The Real Risk of Longevity
Most retirees don’t fear market crashes or inflation nearly as much as they fear one very real possibility: running out of money. And yet, many [...]
Claiming Social Security at the Right Time Could Change Your Retirement
For many retirees, Social Security isn’t just a monthly deposit—it’s the foundation of their entire retirement income. But choosing when to claim it isn’t as [...]
Understanding the Tax Treatment of Life Insurance in Retirement
When people think about retirement planning, they often focus on IRAs, 401(k)s, and investment portfolios. But for many retirees, life insurance can play a strategic [...]
4 Key Birthday Milestones in Retirement—and What They Mean for Your Financial Strategy
Birthdays in retirement aren’t just a reason to celebrate—they’re also checkpoints that can unlock new financial opportunities (or trigger important deadlines). From Social Security eligibility [...]
Does Retirement Have to Happen All at Once?
Imagine transitioning into retirement not as a sudden leap but as a gradual, comfortable glide. This approach, known as phased retirement, is gaining popularity. It [...]