Laura Stover, RFC® looks at the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and how it might affect interest rates and your financial future.. With ongoing uncertainty about the economy, wars in Europe and the Middle East, and protests at home, it's no wonder that Americans are taking a...
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149. The Four Unique Risks in Decumulation
We spend most of our life saving and investing to accumulate as much wealth as possible before retirement, but there’s not nearly as much thought and research given to how you take that money out once you’re in retirement. Decumulation, in our mind, is one of the most...
126. How Big of a Threat Does Inflation Pose to Your Retirement?
There’s nothing quiet about the impact inflation is having on Americans right now, but inflation has long been considered the silent killer for retirement because of its ability to slowly erode your nest egg over time. If you aren’t properly prepared to offset the...
112. Is the Stock Market Going to Recover in the Back Half of 2022?
The S&P just had its worst half since 1970. With these jarring numbers, every investor is wondering if the stock market is ready to recover in the back half of 2022? None of us can know exactly when the market will recover, but there are some signs we can explore...
101. What is Inflation and What Causes It?
Prices have been steadily climbing for some time now. What is driving this unprecedented increase in inflation and how can you insulate your financial future from these black swan events? Many retirees are aware of risk and volatility within the market, but inflation...
96. The Financial Planning Process
We discuss many different money management tools on our show but having a defined process is perhaps the most important thing investors need to consider when constructing their plan. Having a process allows you and your assets to perform at peak capacity. Customized...