The Four Keys to a Satisfying Retirement: Know How You’ll Fill Your Days. Cultivate a Sense of Purpose. Nurture a Social Network. Guard Your Health.
Avoid a one-size fits all investment strategy
Investing wisely in your company pension/401k plan
Public pensions a great deal — for now
Traditional pensions such as Colorado PERA are an incredible benefit. Unlike 401(k) plans, defined benefit pensions pay a fixed income for a lifetime upon retirement. But what about the funding gap?
When the Financial Driver is Gone
Every couple seems to have one person in the financial driver’s seat. This is usually not a question of power or who earns the most, but a rational response to the complexity of our lives. Today’s families deal with several…
You May Be Closer to Retirement Than You Think
For many of us, successful retirement is the most important long-term financial goal. In many ways it’s the ultimate form of deferring gratification. You set aside money now to support a better life years from now. As important as this…
Don’t Overlook the Power of a Pension
A defined benefit pension is an anachronism — like Mad Men enjoying a two-martini lunch in their smart fedoras and skinny ties. Although being a company man in the ’60s had its downsides, retiring with a guaranteed pension for the…
Changing Your Investor Mind
Even if an investment appears to guarantee impressive returns, you must understand how you would get out if you needed your money. “Planning for divorce” is a key step with most significant financial decisions. There are many valid and potentially…